ABBOT, JULIA M., PAPERS, MS. 2209 Letters from Mrs. Julia M

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ABBOT, JULIA M., PAPERS, MS. 2209 Letters from Mrs. Julia M. Abbot of
Frederick to Dr. S. S. Gibson about Barbara Fritchie and her famous confrontation with
Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson during the Civil War. 5 items, 1909-17
ABELL PAPERS, MS.1083 Correspondence of Walter W. Abell with Arthur Cochrane
of the College of Arms in London, 1930-1933, concerning Abell genealogy. Also miscellaneous items on family genealogy. c. 35 items, 1930-1933.
ABELL TELEGRAMS, MS.985 MS. copies of telegrams sent by George W. Abell,
proprietor of A. S. Abell Co., publishers of the Sunpapers, Baltimore, to A. S. Abell,
giving news of the railroad strike of 1877 in Baltimore. One copy of a telegram from E.
T. Abell concerning the railroad strike. 1 box, 1877 (July).
ABERCROMBIE PAPERS, MS. 2295 Diaries written in 1868 by John Morrison
Abercrombie (1842-1911) and his wife, Elizabeth Daniel Abercrombie (1844-1907),
during their trip to Europe for his health: the voyage on the steamship Berlin from
Baltimore to Southampton, England; fellow passengers; weather; food; church services;
Southampton; the Isle of Wight; relatives James Netherclift and Lucy Fuller; castles;
churches; museums; viewing Nelson's ship (the Vic- tory); a sea diver attempting to
retrieve an iron chest; travels to Rouen, Paris, Geneva, and Bern; a cable car ride; a
mountain climbing excursion; Elizabeth's diary includes genealogical notes, 1866-1935,
on the Nether- clift, Daniel, Abercrombie, and Taylor families. Photocopies only;
permission for publication must be obtained from owner of originals. 1 vol., 1866-1935
ABERCROMBIE PAPERS, MS.1 Correspondence of Dr. Ronald T. Abercrombie, Johns
Hopkins Hospital physician, requesting information on genealogy of Corbin, Winans,
Scott, Waters, Brown, Barclay, Gordon, and other families. Personal papers of Dr.
Abercrombie. 6 boxes, 19th-20th centuries.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC SCRAPBOOKS, MS.977 37 scrapbooks deal with the
Academy of Music, Baltimore, its students, its faculty, etc. Include newsclippings and
miscellaneous material. No volumes for 1919-1920, 1928-1929. 37 vols., 1896-1930.
ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1499 Account book, 1877-1890, probably of a household in
Baltimore; shows general expenses such as utilities, tuition, food, pew rents (Christ
Church), household upkeep, and repairs. Accounts received mainly from ground rents.
No details of family concerned are known. 1 vol., 1877-1890.
ACCOUNT BOOK COLLECTION, MS. 1688 Miscellaneous Maryland account books:
daybook, 1827-29, of a grist mill and cotton factory in Saint Mary's County with records
of wages, costs of raw cotton, and freight; cashbook, 1773-74, of a store, perhaps located
in Dover, Delaware or on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, showing sales of hardware,
furniture, rum, clothing, and ammunition; work book of unknown canal including cost
estimate for September 1837; printer's ledger belonging to a G. Douglas, 1803-05;
Annapolis daybook, 1787-89, of Randall and Delozier, maintained by George Johnson,
showing sales of food, clothing, building materials, and dry goods (lists Charles Willson
Peale as a customer). 1 box,1773-1837
ACKLAND ALBUM, MS.2 Album of verses inscribed to Miss Sarah Ackland by her
friends. 1 vol., 1833-1834.
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 1877.2 Two letterbooks, 1860s-70s,
of Samuel Moor Shoemaker (1821-84), an owner and officeholder in the Adams Express
Company, with letters to Adams Express Company agents, other businessmen, his
partner, E. S. Sanford, Henry Sanford, Harrison Phoebus, and Andrew Carnegie. Letters
comment on problems of the company, debts owed to Shoemaker, investments by
Shoemaker and the company, and the 1873 financial panic. Other records: a small group
of loose letters and telegrams to Shoemaker from company agents; bills, receipts, and
vouchers, 1865-66. 1 box,1865-83
ADAMS, SIR THOMAS, BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH, MS.1030 Biographical sketch of
Sir Thomas Adams copied by George Lynn-Lachlan Davis, 1860, from Biographia
Britannica. Memoranda from Davis family papers relating to the Maryland descendants
of Sir Thomas Adams, including the Claggett, Dorsey, Ridgely, and Chew families-their
genealogies and coats of arms. Eight loose clippings and notes about Bishop Claggett and
the above families. 1 vol. and 8 items, 1860.
ADAMS, SIR THOMAS, BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH, MS.1630 Two nearly identical
copies of a biographical sketch by George Lynn- Lachlan Davis of his ancestor, Sir
Thomas Adams. One volume was a copy made for the author's nephew, Ignatius Thomas
Davis, and the other was made for Albert Ritchie, also a nephew. Original sent as a gift to
the Prince of Wales, 1860. 2 vols., 1859,1861.
ADAMS WHITE LEAD COMPANY RECORD BOOKS, MS.1608 Record book, 18731885, and account book, 1873-1881, of the Adams White Lead Company, Baltimore.
Record book has minutes of meetings of subscribers, directors, etc.; statement of the
condition of the company, 1884; actions at the death, 1884, of S. M. Shoemaker,
principal stockholder, when the patent rights were transferred to his son to secure the
father's investment in the company. List of lead manufacturers with addresses, used for
advertising purposes. Letter to the Little Paint and Oil Company, Little Rock, Arkansas,
asking them to consider purchase of the company, and giving as reason for sale the death
of S. M. Shoemaker, owner of two-thirds of the company and its patents. 2 vols., 18731885.
ADAMS WHITE LEAD COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 1877.3 Variety of materials
relating to the manufacture and sale of white lead by the Adams White Lead Company,
owned by Samuel Moor Shoemaker (1821-84) and located in Baltimore. Correspondence,
1875-83, between the company and representatives of firms in Cleveland, Detroit, Jersey
City, Omaha, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh: price quotations, orders, complaints, product
information, and requests for payments of debts; stock certificate book, 1877-79;
checkbooks, 1875-81; cancelled checks, 1868-69 and 1876-85; receipts, 1868-81; bills,
1876-88; orders, 1875-83; promissory notes, 1872-82; account books, 1874-84; time
sheets, 1877-83; factory reports, 1877-81; an award received by the company from the
United States Centennial Commission, 1876; agreements between the Adams White Lead
Company and Sidney E. Locke, D. K. Tuttle, William D. Waxter, and the Washington
Lead Works. 6 boxes, 1868-86
ADDISON PAPERS, MS.3 Land grants, deeds, surveys, indentures, etc., of the Addison
family of Maryland (Rev. Henry Addison, 1717-1789, and others), 1663-1906. Land
grants to Robert Groseman signed by Charles Calvert, c. 1675. Letters of Rev. Henry
Addison, Henry A. Callis, Daniel Dulany, Jr., et al. c. 200 items, 1663-1906.
ADDISON RECORD BOOK, MS.4 Volume containing copies of land transactions and
other agreements between Thomas Addison, Jr., and Rev. Henry Addison (1717-1789) of
Barnaby Manor and Little Gleaning in Prince George's County, Maryland. 1 vol., 17661768.
AIKEN LETTERS, MS.185 Letters to John Adams Aiken while a student at Phillips
Academy, Andover, and at Dartmouth, mainly from members of the family and personal
friends. Term reports and accounts of Aiken from Andover and Dartmouth. Some
personal letters to Aiken while a member of the Massachusetts Legislature, to 1883. 1
box, 1865-1883.
AIKEN SCRAPBOOK, MS.5 Scrapbook of photographs, maps, sketches, etc.,
concerning Govans and Waverly, Baltimore., dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of St.
Mary's Church, Govans, 1950, and the 50th Anniversary of the Woman's Club of Govans
in the same year. Volume compiled by Virginia Jerome Aiken. 1 vol., 1950.
AIRCRAFT WARNING SERVICE SCRAPBOOK, MS. 2038 Scrapbook of newspaper
and magazine clippings, poems, photographs, certificates, letters, and programs collected
by Ingreet B. Weisheit pertaining to the Aircraft Warning Service during World War II:
volunteers, their training, and job details; information on installations in Maryland,
Virginia, and New York; the Womens Auxiliary Army Corps; volunteer awards; celebrity
visits (including Mrs. Eddie Rickenbacker and golf star Bobby Jones); recruitment;
advertisements using Aircraft Warning Center settings; a copy of the volunteers' monthly
magazine, Flash (July 1943); Weisheit's identification card and certificate of honorable
service. 1 vol., 1941-45
ALBERS, CHARLES F., PAPERS, MS. 2148 Officer (d. 1900) in the Fifth Regiment
Infantry, Maryland National Guard: notices of scheduled meetings; regimental and
company orders; excuses offered by his men for their absences; a letter from William
Dunlop to Albers about the company's experience with camp life in Tampa, Florida,
1898; a circular about business conducted at a meeting of the guard's board of officers,
1899; an undated book recording tests of marksmanship for the company. 15 items,
1889-99
ALDINE COLLECTION, MS.7 Collection of miscellaneous correspondence of
Maryland figures, mainly political, 1784-1938, named for the Aldine Bookstore, from
which it was purchased. No other unifying factor to the collection. The largest groups of
letters are from Philip Barton Key (to 1806 only), Levin Winder, Theo- dorick Bland,
Ezekiel F. Chambers, Daniel Coit Gilman, Arthur Pue Gorman. 2 boxes, c. 1784-1938.
ALEXANDER ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.11 Journal of Mark Alexander showing sales
of general supplies to Baltimore residents, 1756-1760. Volume with copies of invoices
of cargoes shipped to Alexander from Boston (rum, foodstuffs, housewares, etc.), with
accounts of sales, 1773-1774. Costs of supplying the sloops Grampous [sic] and Nancy
for voyages. 2 vols., 1756-1760, 1773-1774.
ALEXANDER, F. W., NOTEBOOK, MS.8 School notebook of F. W. Alexander on
chemical, English, and literary subjects. Some drawings. 1 vol., 1855-1856.
ALEXANDER, H. M., AARON BURR TYPESCRIPT, MS.9 Typescript of a work by
Holmes Moss Alexander, published in 1937 by Harper and Bros. as Aaron Burr: The
Proud Pretender. 1 item, c. 1937.
ALEXANDER, JOHN H., PAPERS, MS. 2093 Correspondence of Maryland writer,
cartographer, engineer, and sci- entist (1812-67): letters from Alexander to Gov. William
Grason submit- ting a statistical report on the Maryland iron industry, 1840; Secretary of
the Navy William A. Graham concerning an appointment to and the work of a
commission to study the use of condensers on marine engines, 1850- 51; Secretary of the
Treasury George Harrington concerning weight standards for gold and silver coins, 1864;
Secretary of State William H. Seward about a suggested diplomatic appointment, 1864; a
few business letters and receipts; a Biographical Memoir of John Henry Alexander by J.
G. Proud (Baltimore: William K. Boyle, 1868). 17 items, 1834-68
ALEXANDER PAPERS, MS.10 Correspondence, memoranda, official records, and
personal items concerning the interests and activities of John H. Alexander (18121867). Included are items concerning George's Creek Coal and Iron Company, weights
and measures, maps and drawings, material for a treatise on levelling and on
mathematical instruments. Paper on the history of metallurgy of iron, 1840.
Miscellaneous family material. 6 boxes, 1800-1883.
ALEXANDROFSKY AND THE CRIMEA VIEWS, MS.916.2 Photographs of The Crimea
and Alexandrofsky, the homes of Thomas Winans of Baltimore. Alexandrofsky was on
Baltimore and Hollins Streets, and The Crimea is now located in Leakin Park. 1 vol.,
19th century.
ALLARD, THOMAS B., PAPERS, MS. 1953 Baltimore resident (1812-77): certificate
of naturalization, 1833; commission and oath of allegiance as lieutenant colonel of the
Baltimore Light Infantry Regiment of Maryland Volunteers, 1862; commission and oath
of allegiance as colonel of the Second Regiment of Maryland Volunteer Infantry, 1862;
certificates of administration of oaths required in regard to his commissions, 1862; diary
of Allard with descriptions of the movements of the Second Regiment of the Maryland
Volunteer Infantry through Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, and
Tennessee with discussions of expenses, rations, weather, transportation of soldiers and
supplies, defense of railroad depots, skirmishes and battles, and his arrest, trial, and
resignation from the regiment, 1862-64. 6 items, 1833, 1862-64
ALLBRIGHT ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.12 Day book of John Allbright, Baltimore
brickmaker, showing quantities of bricks supplied for construction work in the city. 1
vol., 1791-1808.
ALLEN, ETHAN, PAPERS, MS. 786.1 Volume of the Rev. Ethan Allen's (1797-1879)
articles: theological and liturgical matters; educational interests; work on the history of
the Prot- estant Episcopal church in Maryland; and the preservation of Maryland public
records. Mostly published in the Washington Theological Repertory and Churchman's
Guide, Church Review, convention journals of the Maryland Diocese, and the Rev.
William B. Sprague's Annals of the American Pulpit. 1 vol., 1820-73
ALLEN, ETHAN, HISTORY OF ST. PAUL'S PARISH, MS.13 Volume compiled by Rev.
Ethan Allen (1797-1879) concerning the history of St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore Countyorganization, 1692, sketches of rectors and other personnel, later history and division of
the parish. Sum- maries of the convention reports of the Episcopal Diocese. Two
appendices giving lists of taxables in St. Paul's Parish, 1774, from the sheriffs records,
and the additions contained in Dr. West's list for 1786-1787. 1 vol., 1855.
ALLEN, ETHAN, OCCASIONAL SERMONS, MS.15 Volume entitled Occasional
Sermons, containing forty sermons delivered by Rev. Ethan Allen before various
organizations. 1 vol., 1823-1864.
ALLEN, ETHAN, SCHOOL DOCUMENTS, MS.14 Digest of educational legislation in
Maryland, 1671-1860, compiled by Rev. Ethan Allen. Includes a list of educational
institutions in the State. 1 vol., c. 1860.
ALLSTON ASSOCIATION RECORD BOOKS, MS.16 Records of the Allston
Association, a group of Baltimoreans interested in literature and the fine arts, named for
the artist, Washington Allston, and founded by Francis B. Mayer. Vol. 1 has constitution
and signatures of members. Vol. 2, register of visitors, with addresses and names of
members serving as sponsors, 1870-1875. 2 vols., 1870-1875.
AMELUNG CHANCERY CASE RECORDS, MS. 2227 Legal documents relating to
the sale of real estate and John Frederick Amelung's (ca. 1740-98) payments, both a
result of the insolvency of the New Bremen Glass Manufactory located near Frederick,
Maryland. Prin- cipal persons involved include Amelung, John Frederick Magnus Amelung, Abraham Faw, Peter Volkman, Samuel Moale, James Labes, Thomas Johnson.
Microfilm only; location of originals unknown. 1 reel, 1785-96
AMELUNG COLLECTION, MS. 2242 Documents relating to the New Bremen Glass
Manufactory owned and operated by John Frederick Amelung (ca. 1740-98): petitions to
the United States Congress requesting financial aid and land, 1790; resurvey grant for
land in Frederick County, 1785; bill of complaint filed by Abraham Faw against John
Frederick Magnus Amelung, 1800. Photocopies only; originals possibly located in the
National Archives. 4 items, 1785-1800
AMELUNG PAPERS, MS.1543 Xerox copies of material collected by Mrs. W. R.
Milford concerning the genealogy of the Amelung family from 1784. Letters on details of
family history, and on the founding of the New Bremen and Fredericktown glass works,
many from correspondents in Germany, 1952-1953. c. 200 sheets, 1952-1953.
AMERICA LOG BOOK, MS.746 Journal of a cruise on the Baltimore privateer schooner
America, from July 23, 1812, to November 26th of the same year. Entries by Captain
Richardson, Commander. 1 vol., 1812 (July-November).
AMERICAN PATENT ANCHOR COMPANY PAPERS, MS.17 Bound volume of stock
certificates in the American Patent Anchor Company of Baltimore, c. 1870. Stockholders
included William De Gory and G. C. Pattison. 1 vol., c. 1870.
AMERICAN RED CROSS (BALTIMORE,CHAPTER) PAPERS, MS.1183
Correspondence relating to teaching and administration of first aid classes (Dr. J. Hall
Pleasants was Director of Instruction, Baltimore Chapter, American Red Cross).
Expenditure sheets (salaries, food, etc.). Printed instruction sheets. Two letters, March 14
and April 3, 1918, to Dr. Pleasants, relating to discrimination against Americans of
German origin. c. 50 items, 1917-1919.
AMERICAN REVOLUTION, HISTORY, MS.685 Manuscript history of the American
Revolution in Spanish, dated 1783, authorship unknown. Entitled, Continuacion de Im
Memorias Historicas de la Ultima Guerra con La Gran Bretana, Aflo 1776, 1777, 1778.
1 vol., 1783.
AMERICAN SMELTING AND REFINING COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 2360
Baltimore-based copper smelting and refining company: general ledgers containing a
wide variety of accounts; copper receipts, 1887-1923; shop drawings and specifications
for machinery and equipment, 1899-1926; maps, plats, and plans of Canton Company
property, Canton Railroad, Canton Distilleries and Baltimore Copper Smelting and
Rolling Company, 1887-1924; a photocopy of a letter from Thomas A. Edison, 1907,
ordering copper. Register available. 29 vols., and 1 box, 1887-1926
ANACREONTIC SOCIETY OF BALTIMORE RECORDS, MS.1793 Baltimore music
club: minutes, 1823-26; constitution, 1823; list of members, 1823-24; financial records,
1820-24; and brief history of the club, 1820. 1 vol., 1820-26
ANDERSON, GEORGE M., COLLECTION, MS. 2092 Research done by George M.
Anderson on Adalbert Johann Volck (1828-1912), a Baltimore dentist and artist during
the Civil War: letters of Anderson concerning the life and work of Volck and about
various exhibitions of Volck's etchings with the Enoch Pratt Free Library, the Library of
Congress, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of Fine Arts, Peale Museum,
Valentine Museum, the Maryland Historical Society, and the Johns Hopkins University,
1932- 72; notes collected by George M. Anderson in preparation for the publication of
his book, The Work of Adalbert Johann Volck, 1828-1912, Who Chose for His Name the
Anagram V. Bleda (Baltimore: Privately published, 1970); notes about the Wednesday
Club and the Charcoal Club, rough drafts of various parts of the book, a manuscript copy
of the book, and newspaper clippings about Volck; proposals and contracts from
Schneidereith and Sons for the printing of Anderson's book; newspaper clippings
concerning Volck and his work; copies of a few Volck letters. 2 boxes, 1932-72
ANNAPOLIS CITY CORPORATION RECORDS, MS.20 Negative photocopies of
records of the Corporation of the City of Anna- polis, each volume indexed. 2 vols.,
1757-1772.
ANNAPOLIS MAYOR'S COURT PROCEEDINGS, MS.19 Volumes of negative
photocopies, one of the proceedings at the Mayor's Court, Annapolis, 1720-1722, and a
second of records of Annapolis land deeds, 1722-1784. 2 vols., 1720-1784.
ANNAPOLIS PORT OF ENTRY RECORD BOOKS, MS.21 Vol. I contains a list of all
ships entering the port of Annapolis, with time of entry, master's name, type of vessel,
tonnage, armament, size of crew, when and where built and registered, name of owners,
inventory of cargo, etc. Vol. 2 contains list of vessels leaving the port, with time of
clearance, full details as in vol. 1, and destination. Entries made by Deputy Naval
Officers. 2 vols., 1756-1775.
ANNAPOLIS SURVEY CERTIFICATES, MS.18 Negative photostats of Liber TH No.
2 (original in office of Land Commis- sioner, Annapolis). Show resurvey of Annapolis
and appropriation of lots for various buildings-resurvey commissioned by a special act of
the Assembly, 1718. 2 vols., 1718-1725.
ANNAPOLIS TERCENTENARY CELEBRATION SCRAPBOOK, MS. 958
Comprehensive collection of clippings, programs, scripts, minutes, etc., pertaining to
the celebration of the Tercentenary of the City of Annapolis (1649-1949); collected and
arranged by Sarah (Mrs. Henry) Robert, Executive Director, Annapolis Tercentenary
Commission. 1 vol., 1949.
ANNE ARUNDEL ACADEMY PAPERS, MS.23 Papers relating to Anne Arundel
Academy, 1917-1918. Correspondence to and from Rev. C. W. Baldwin, President of the
Board, concerning State support for Anne Arundel Academy. Some letters of Governor
Emerson C. Harrington, Senator J. Smith, Charles Linthicum, et al. Bills and receipts for
materials bought by the Academy and copies of acts concerning it. c. 190 items, 19171918.
ANNE ARUNDEL CIRCUIT OF THE METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH
RECORDS, MS.25 Two volumes, 1844-1891 (bulk of material 1860-1890), contain lists
of members at Holly Run, Brooklyn, Morley, White Marsh, and Severn parishes, Anne
Arundel County. Records of births, marriages, and deaths, lists of superintendents and
assistants, names of Maryland Conference presidents, with their dates of birth and death.
Lists of ministers of the Maryland Annual Conference from 1829. List of deaths of
ministers of the Methodist Protestant Conference, and lists of their marriages. 2 vols.,
1844-1891.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY ALMS HOUSE MINUTE BOOKS, MS.24 Records of
proceedings of the Board of Trustees, regulations, accounts, etc., of the Anne Arundel
County Alms House. 2 vols., 1820-1871.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY LAND DRAFTS, MS.26 Xerox and blueprint copies of
material at the Land Office in Annapolis, arranged alphabetically by the name of the tract
concerned. Original material is of varying dates. Date of compilation of volume not
known. 1 vol., n. d.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY LAND PAPERS COLLECTION MS. 2298 Plats, patents,
grants, and deeds of Thomas Daniell, Ezekial, Amelia, and Henry Gillis, John, Edward,
and Nathan Dorsey, and Thomas and George French; two letters concerning the address
of Chester Mills of Queen Anne's County and the vacation of W. M. Lansdale of
Bladensburg, Maryland. 13 items, 1685-1792
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY LAND RECORDS, MS.1164 Copies of wills, deeds,
depositions, and court proceedings relating to the lands in Anne Arundel County, owned
by the Brewer, Baldwin, Disney, Maccubbin, and other families, 1690-1758. 1 vol.,
1690-1758.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY RENT ROLL, MS.27 Rent roll of Anne Arundel County,
Maryland, with index, 1651-1774. Early entries are copies in an 18th century hand. 1
vol., 1651-1774.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY RENT ROLL, MS.28 Rent roll for Anne Arundel County,
Maryland, 1753. Volume contains the bookplate of Henry Harford, dated 1779. 1 vol.,
1753 (1779).
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY SHERIFFS' ACCOUNTS, MS.29 Volume of accounts
kept by sheriffs of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. 1 vol., 1728-1742.
ANSPACH, TILMAN, AUTOGRAPH BOOK, MS. 2445 Autographs of Tilman
Anspach's family in Bremen, Germany. 1 vol., 1793
ANTI-FEDERALIST PAPERS, MS.30 Depositions by principals and witnesses involved
in the Anti-Federalist Riots in Baltimore, 1813, especially concerning the destruction of
the Federal Republican building. Witnesses include John Howard Payne, Robert Cary
Long, James Gittings, and forty others. These and some others later published in the
Report of the Committee of Grievances ... Baltimore, 1813. 1 box, 1813.
ANTIETAM CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION SCRAPBOOK, MS.942 Selected
newspaper clippings from many states, mainly Maryland, concerning plans for and
events of the Antietam Centennial Commemoration and Hagerstown Bicentennial
Commemoration in the Hagerstown, Maryland, area, August-September, 1962.
Newspaper articles date from October, 1961- September, 1962. 1 vol., 1961-1962.
APOTHECARY'S DAYBOOK, MS.32 Daybook showing sales of drugs, pills, and
prescriptions to Baltimore citizens. Indexed. Proprietor of business not known. 1 vol.,
1854.
APOTHECARYS LEDGERS, MS.31 Apothecary's ledgers for years 1794-1795, 18011805, giving records of prescriptions and drugs provided for various customers in
Harford County. Several newsclippings pasted in over account pages. 2 vols., 1794-1795,
1801-1805.
ARCHER COLLECTION, MS.33 Letters from James J. Archer (1817-1864) of Rock
Run, Harford County, to his family. Subjects include his experiences in the Mexican
War, Indian campaigns in Washington Territory, with descriptions of frontier life and
politics. Many references to well-known army officers, specific campaigns and raids, the
Northwest Boundary Survey, etc. Later group of letters is of the Civil War period, when
Archer served as a Confederate Brigadier Gen- eral, and was wounded and captured at
the Battle of Gettysburg. Letters while a prisoner of war on Johnson's Island, Ohio, 18631864, the final items written within a week of Archer's death due to hardships suffered as
a prisoner. 1 box, 1843-1864.
ARCHER, DR. ROBERT HARRIS, LEDGER, MS.1080 Ledger of Dr. Robert Harris
Archer for 1804-1815 with accounts for Balti- more City, Cecil County. Shows purchases
of land in Cecil County, 1805- 1815. 1 vol., 1804-1815.
ARCHER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1920.1 Letters of Archer family members of Harford
County and Texas. Correspondents: John Archer (1806-89), Stevenson Archer (b. 1818),
Hannah Stump Archer, Thomas Archer, Dr. Robert Harris Archer (1 775- 1857), and Dr.
George Washington Archer (1824-1907). Contents: westward movement, physical
surroundings, Indians, Mexicans, California gold rush, conditions in the South after the
Civil War, some Texas towns. Transcriptions only; originals at the University of Texas.
Calendar included with the collection. 1 box,1846-71
ARCHER, GEORGE W., COLLECTION, MS. 1678 Scrapbooks of notes, lectures, and
articles on Harford County history: county during the American Revolution; Benjamin
and James Rumsey; Thomas Cresap; Gunpowder Manor; York County, Pennsylvania.
Family letters and notes concerning Stephen Archer; a transcript of testimony in a court
case involving the Susquehanna Power Company, in which George W. Archer (18241907) served as attorney for the plaintiffs. 1 box,1859-91,1930
ARCHER, GEORGE W., TEXAS COLLECTION, MS. 1686 Manuscript copy of
Archer's (1824-1907) novel, More Than She Could Bear: A Story of the Gachupin War in
Texas, A.D. 1812-13 (Philadelphia: Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger, 1872) published
under the pseudonym "Hesper Bendbow" and a scrapbook of Texas history. 1
box,ca.1870-72
ARCHER, JOHN JR., SURGICAL NOTES, MS. 1650 "Manuscript Lectures on Surgery
delivered by Philip Syng Physick M.D., Professor of Surgery in the University of
Pennsylvania," compiled by Archer (1777-1830). 1 vol., 1804
ARCHER LEDGERS, MS.1502 Four medical ledgers-vol. 1, "Ledger F," kept by Dr.
John Archer, 1786- 1795. Three remaining volumes kept by his sons, all of whom were
doctors, 1815-1823, 1840-1846, 1842-1852-the second probably by John Archer, Jr., and
the last by Robert Harris Archer. The family were residents of Harford County,
Maryland. 4 vols., 1786-1852.
ARCHER-MITCHELL-STUMP-WILLIAMS FAMILY PAPERS MS. 1948 Prominent
and related families of Harford and Cecil Counties whose members include Congressman
and Judge Stevenson Archer (1 786-1848); Judge Frederick Stump (1835-1901); Dr.
James Archer (1779-1815); Congressman and Dr. George Edward Mitchell (1781-1832);
lawyer and Congressman Stevenson A. Williams (1851-1932); and naval surgeon Dr.
Lewis J. Williams (1819-1888), who served under Commodore Matthew C. Perry and in
the Civil War. Papers: family and business correspondence; biographical sketches and
family genealogies; newspaper clippings; scrapbooks; drawings; photographs; wills;
land and estate records; account books; receipts; bonds; agreements; indentures; legal
commissions, opinions, and notes on cases; medical records; accounts of naval cruises
and naval medical administration. Topics: family news; religion; education; legal
profession; local history; politics and presidential campaigns; the Revolutionary War; the
War of 1812; the Mexican War; the civil wars in the United States and China;
descriptions of Africa, Central America, and Asia; United States foreign relations and
trade; slave trade and race relations; Maryland flour and iron industry and general
merchandising. Register available. See also Barbara S. Murray, "The Archer-MitchellStump-Williams Family Papers (MS. 1948)," Maryland Historical Magazine 68 (Fall
1973): 330-32. 23 boxes and 2 items, 1712-1926
ARCHER SILVER MINE COLLECTION, MS. 2421 Correspondence of an owner of a
silver mining operation in Presidio County, Texas including personal information about
the Archer, James, and Spencer families. Correspondents include George Washington
Archer (1824-1907), Osceola Archer (fl. 1879), Stevenson Archer (b. 1818), J. W.
Spencer (fl. 1883), and W. H. W. James (fl. 1886). 7 items, 1879-91
ARCHIVES OF MARYLAND, PHOTOSTATS AND TRANSCRIPTS, MS.1172 Main
part of collection is photostats of material, 1659-1676, from the Archives of Maryland.
Includes Provincial Court Proceedings, 1665-1676; Chancery Proceedings, Council
Minutes, 1659; Provinciall Booke, 1666-1673, with entries of writs. Correspondence
concerning the publication of the Archives of Maryland, 1848. Editor's copy of Archives
of Maryland Calendar and Report, vol. 1. Two galleys of vol. 65 of the Archives,
Provincial Court Proceedings, 1670. Two bundles of manuscript transcripts of
Proceedings of Council, 1687-1693, and Colonial Papers, printed in the Archives, vols. 5
and 8. 1 box and 12 bundles, 1659-1951.
ARMIGER, GEORGE JONES, COLLECTION, MS. 1928 Papers related to Seaman
George Jones Armiger (1899-1918) and the disappearance of the U.S.S. Cyclops en route
from the Caribbean to Baltimore in 1918: biographical information on Armiger;
newspaper clippings speculating on the ship's fate; certificates of recognition for
Armiger. 5 items, 1918-38
ART LOAN EXHIBITION BOOK, MS.35 Volume of minutes of meetings of the
Municipal Art Society of Baltimore, January 23-March 17, 1902, Waldo Newcomer,
Secretary. Minutes concern the Art Loan Exhibition. 1 vol., 1902.
ART LOAN EXHIBITION PAPERS, MS.1185 Correspondence concerning the Art
Exhibition at the Fifth Regiment Armory, March 3-29, 1902 (Waldo Newcomer,
Secretary to the Committee in charge of the Exhibition). Published guide entitled Art
Loan Exhibition under the Auspices of the Municipal Art Society of Baltimore. Fifth Regiment Armory, March 3-29. c. 60 items and 1 vol., 1902 (January-March).
ARUNDELL CLUB RECORDS, MS.36 Records of the Arundell Club, formed to
provide a center for women's intellectual activities, include membership lists, yearbooks,
accounts of dues, expenses, etc. Material on the Arundell Good Government Club,
Baltimore, a subsidiary organization. 2 boxes, 1894-1952.
ASCENSION CHURCH OF BALTIMORE RECORDS, MS.37 Two volumes of records
pertaining to the Ascension Church of Baltimore, and Prince of Peace Church, Walbrook,
Baltimore (later merged). Vestry minutes, 1838-1851. Register of members of parish,
communicants, baptisms, marriages, confirmations, burials, and offerings, 1855-1860. 2
vols., 1838-1860.
ASSOCIATE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH MINUTE BOOK, MS. 2248.5 Board of
trustees of this Baltimore church: establishment of the board; financial matters; relations
with associated churches; erection of memorial windows; social events. 1 vol., 1900-26
ASSOCIATED FRIENDS OF IRELAND IN THE CITY OF BALTIMORE RECORDS
MS. 1830 Proceedings, constitution, membership and officer list of the Irish Emancipation Society of Maryland, 1828-29, succeeded by the Associated Friends of Ireland in
the City of Baltimore, 1831-35. 1 vol., 1828-29, 1831-35
ASSOCIATED REFORMED CHURCH OF BALTIMORE-FIRST
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF BALTIMORE RECORDS, MS. 1742 Two
congregations merged in 1900 as the Associated Congregational Church. Associated
Reformed Church: two volumes of ledgers listing pew rents, 1830-88;journal, 1824-45;
cashbook, 1846-64; folder of miscellaneous accounts of pew rents and promissory
notes, 1880-84, 1887, and 1893-95; two volumes of registers, 1851-1900; two volumes of
session minutes, 1848-99; records of trustees' and congregational meetings, 1829- 85; act
of incorporation, 1803; constitution, 1829. First Congregational Church: one volume of
memberships, 1865-91; one volume of registers, 1892-1900; two volumes of meetings'
records, 1865-92, one including the constitution (1866), by-laws (1869), and an historical
sketch of the church. 6 boxes, 1803, 1824-1900
ASSOCIATION AGAINST PROHIBITION AMENDMENT CLIPPINGS, MS.1544
Mounted clippings and advertisements of the Association Against Prohibi- tion
Amendment, 1916. c. 850 items, 1916.
ASSOCIATION FOR THE RELIEF OF THE POOR MINUTES, MS.39 Minutes of the
managers of the 11th ward, Association for the Relief of the Poor, led by Charles
Howard. Deal with appointment of visitors, collectors of funds, purchases of wood, etc. 1
vol., 1849-1850.
ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND VOLUNTEERS ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.40
Constitution, by-laws, and roll of association of Maryland citizens who volunteered their
services in the Mexican War, with accounts of beneficial society. 1 vol., 1849-1857.
ASSOCIATION OF THE DEFENDERS OF 1814 RECORDS, MS. 1812.1 Receipts,
financial statements, reports of the secretary and treasurer, and some letters of this
patriotic organization. 50 items, 1865-72
AULD-COOPER PAPERS, MS.1186 Exercise copybook of letters of Ann, John, and
Rosanna Auld to and from their parents. Accounts and insurance policies, etc., mainly
relating to Hugh A. Cooper, especially in connection with the ship John Clark, owned by
Cooper and Samuel Butler. Miscellaneous items. 20 items, c. 1769-1868.
AULICK EXPEDITION PAPERS, MS.1187 Copies of five documents relating to
Commodore John Henry Aulick's expedition to procure a treaty from the Emperor of
Japan-President Fillmore's letter to the Emperor; Aulick's commission; his instructions
from Secretary of State Daniel Webster; a letter from Webster to Secretary of the Navy
William A. Graham, and George L.-L. Davis's paper on The Origin of the late Japan
Expedition. Aulick's instructions antedated Perry's but he was recalled and Perry sent
instead. 5 items, 1851-1857.
AUTOGRAPH AND ENGRAVING COLLECTION, MS. 1941 Collection of letters,
documents, and autographs of persons renowned for their political, scientific, military,
and literary achievements including James Monroe, Robert Fulton, Ralph Waldo
Emerson, Robert E. Lee, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Queen Victoria. Each item is
accompanied by a portrait which has been removed to the Prints and Photographs
Division. Register available. 66 items, l7th-20th centuries (primarily 19th)
AUTOMOBILE SCRAPBOOK, MS.1060 Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, etc.,
relating to early automobile construction in Baltimore, 1905-1908. Centers around the
activities of Howard W. Gill and Arthur Stanley Zell. 1 vol., 1905-1908.
AVIATION ALBUMS, MS.704 Two scrapbooks on early aviation in Maryland,
collected by Charles F. Elvers, builder of Maryland's first plane, 1909. Newsclippings,
photographs, etc., on aviation history in general and on Maryland in particular (Howard
Gill, the first Marylander to fly, and the Glenn L. Martin airplane factory). Album of
photographs of Glenn L. Martin planes presented to Dr. Elvers, c. 1940, by the Glenn L.
Martin Company. 3 vols., c. 1904-1940.
BACHELORS COTILLON RECORD BOOKS, MS.41 Records of the Bachelors
Cotillon, Baltimore. 2 vols. of invitation lists, 1911- 1945, and 5 vols. of cash accounts,
1917-1948. 7 vols., 1911-1948.
BACON & LEWIS PAPERS, MS.1188 Business papers of Bacon & Lewis, general
merchants of Lexington, Vir- ginia. All the material is bills, invoices, etc., and comprises
an interesting collection of letterheads. c. 50 items, 1867-1873.
BAKER ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.42 Account books of William George Baker, glass
manufacturer of Baltimore. Vol. 1, 1817-1833, relates to Baker's personal expenses,
income from property, and investments. Vol. 2, 1836-1845, contains accounts for the
sale of glass. Vol. 3 relates to Jacob Winchester's administration of W. G. Baker's estate,
c. 1850. 3 vols., 1817-1850.
BAKER PAPERS, MS.1189 Collection contains letters to and from W. B. Jones, Jane
Baker, William Baker, Anne Jane Baker, and others, mostly family and personal
correspondence, covering the years 1816-1840. Also included is a document of citizenship for Richard Jones, August 18, 1797. 25 items, 1797, 1816-1840.
BAKERY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1167 Account book, 1882-1883, of Baltimore bakery
listing cost of pies, bread, ginger, sugar, lemons, blueberries, crabs, eggs, etc. Several
names occur frequently, including those of R. G. Harrison and W. S. Kennedy. 1 vol.,
1882-1883.
BALDERSTON, LUCY HOLMES, ALBUM, MS. 1796 Album of poetry and
drawings owned by Lucy Holmes Balderston (d. 1881): poems to Lucy Balderston about
love, friendship, death, humility, and hope; obscure authors except for Edgar Allan Poe.
Poe poem headed "Original," later known under the title "Alone," in his handwriting.
Another untitled poem of three stanzas-"By W. H. Poe, copied at his request by E. A.
Poe." Both believed to have been written about 1829. The Poe manuscripts have been
photocopied and are with the manuscript collection. The original album is in the Rare
Book Room of the Society. 1 vol., 1826-48
BALDWIN LETTERBOOK, MS.43 Letters from Rev. Charles W. Baldwin (1840-1938)
to a variety of correspondents, mainly in connection with his duties as Presiding Elder
of the Western District, Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and as
President of the Board of Trustees of Anne Arundel Academy. 1 vol., 1900-1903.
BALL, THOMAS SEWALL, PAPERS, MS.1190 Correspondence of Corporal Thomas
Sewall Ball and his family during the Civil War. Correspondence of Ball relating to his
publication of a Confeder- ate War map of the Richmond, Virginia, area. 41 items, 18631892. BALTIMORE ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION RECORD BOOK, MS. 2245
Essays and poems written by girls who were students at the Baltimore Academy of the
Visitation on American and European art, American poetry, and American Indians.
Includes three autobiographical sketches. 1 vol., 1849-51
BALTIMORE AND DRUM POINT RAILROAD COMPANY MINUTE BOOK, MS.44
Volume of records of the Baltimore and Drum Point Railroad Company, and its
successor, the Baltimore and Southern Railway Company, both centered in Baltimore. 1
vol., 1892-1909.
BALTIMORE AND FREDERICK TURNPIKE COMPANY RECORDS, MS.46
Package of stock certificates, check stubs, and miscellaneous business papers, 18101910; two typescripts relevant to action for dissolution of Baltimore and Frederick
Turnpike Company, June, 1911. 1 package, 1810-1911.
BALTIMORE AND HAMPDEN RAILROAD COMPANY PAPERS, MS.1191 Group
of business papers of A. H. Carroll, President of the Baltimore and Hampden Railroad
Company, consisting of bills for supplies, receipts for wages, etc. c. 70 items, 1876-1882.
BALTIMORE AND HARFORD TURNPIKE COMPANY MINUTE BOOK, MS.47
Complete record of the proceedings of this organization to construct and operate road
north of Baltimore, begun 1816 and dissolved 1937. Gap in volume between 1867 and
1879. Period from 1906 shows control by United Railways. 1 vol., 1816-1937.
BALTIMORE AND JERUSALEM TURNPIKE COMPANY PAPERS, MS.48 Volume
of rules and minutes of the Baltimore and Jerusalem Turnpike Company includes index
of contents, by-laws of the company and rules of order, minutes of directors'meetings,
and accounts, May, 1871-March, 1890, and register of the first mortgage bond holders. 1
vol., 1871-1890.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY COLLECTION, MS.2003
Thousands of incoming letters and telegrams pertaining to all phases of Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad history from 1859-1880: finance, traffic, railroad competition and
combination, labor, legal questions (purchase or condensation of property, etc.), politics
(items showing B. & 0. lobbying for or against bills on railroads in Congress and in
various states-Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio), management and operation, plant and
equipment, relations with subsidiary railroad, steamship, and express companies. Letterpress copies or MS. drafts of outgoing correspondence from John W. Gar- rett and other
leading B. & 0. officers, pertaining to the same subjects. Hundreds of interoffice
memoranda to Garrett from his subordinates, often with pencilled notations by Garrett in
the margin. Numerous long, detailed letters between Garrett and his two vice-presidents
during the 1870s, John King, Jr., and William Keyser, full of discussions of railroad rate
wars and conferences, contracts with shippers, the condition of the road, policy and
management questions, etc. Hundreds of routine railroad items: newspaper clippings,
statistical reports and tables, drafts of Garretes speeches and remarks to B. & 0. board
meetings, drafts of contracts, agreements, briefs, etc., routine reports from B. & 0. agents
and other officers, correspondence pertaining to claims against the company, letters
requesting free passes or information, pamphlets containing Garrett speeches, testimony
of B. & 0. officers before Congress or state legislatures, copies of bills and laws and legal
opinions affecting the company. Items of particular importance include: 1) Several
hundred letters and telegrams detailing the B. & O.'s activity during the CiA War; troop
move. ments, Confederate destruction of railroad property, efforts to keep the railroad
open and in repair, correspondence with Union generals and Government officials. 2)
Several dozen copies of letters and telegrams relating to the railroad strikes of 1877. 3)
Correspondence between King, Keyser, and Garrett, setting out company strategy and
policy concerning rate wars, pooling agreements, efforts to secure larger measures of the
oil, grain, livestock coal, and other important traffic, general management of the road and
its subsidiaries, political and legal questions, etc. Among the corporations that figure
more or less prominently in the correspondence are the Standard Oil Company, the House
of Morgan, the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Erie, Wabash, and Reading Railroads,
the Grand Trunk Rail- way, the North German Lloyd and Allan steamship lines, the
Western Union Telegraph Company, the Adams Express Company, and dozens of
eastern, southern and western railroad companies. Occasional important letters to and
from the following business and railroad leaders: J. P. Morgan, Junius S. Morgan, Jay
Could, William H. Vanderbilt, J. Edgar Thomson, Thomas A. Scott, Alexander J. Cassatt,
Collis P. Huntington, Franklin B. Gowen, A. J. Drexel, Samuel Sloan, Albert Fink, and
many others, including the leading officials of Standard Oil and every important
railroad serving the Atlantic Coast and Middle West. c. 60 boxes (75,000 items), 18591880.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY CHARTER, MS.1078 Bound
photostatic copy of the original charter granted to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company by the State of Maryland in 1827. 1 vol., 1827.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY PAPERS, MS.1192 Letters,
mainly addressed to Philip E. Thomas, President of the B. & 0. Railroad, between 18271830, concerning early technical problems. Some of the letters volunteer plans; others
give information on how other roads (Quincy, Liverpool and Manchester) were meeting
problems. One letter from Roger B. Taney, July 3, 1828. 23 items, 1827-1830.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY PAPERS, MS.1135 Collection
consists chiefly of letters to Presidents of B. & 0. Railroad, 1827- 1866. Subjects include
laying of first stone in Baltimore, July 4, 1828; letters from town committees in Virginia,
Ohio, and Pennsylvania, relocation and termination of completed road, etc., 1827-1829;
bills of lading for bars of railroad iron from London, 1851-1853; general correspondence
on pay, finances, construction, 1829-1830, and legal matters, 1827-1837; material on the
role of the railroad in the Civil War-Harper's Ferry and Martins- burg, Virginia, areasespecially letters and telegrams sent to President, J. W. Garrett. Correspondence from
army officers, War Department, etc., re troop carrying, damage and repair to railroad, and
safeguarding the railroad by Union troops, 1861-1865. 116 items, 1827-1866.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY RECORD BOOKS, MS.49 Two
volumes of records of the line from Baltimore to Point of Rocks; con- ductors' reports
showing names of passengers, rates charged, and baggage carried, 1833-1834. 2 vols.,
1833-1834. BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY RECORDS MS.
1925 Inter-company communications and incoming letters and telegrams; letters to John
W. Garrett (1820-84), president, 1858-84, containing his annotations; letters regarding
the procurement of iron and steel, discussing quality, style, price, delivery, tariffs,
litigations, and sale offers to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, 1854-80;
purchases, manufacture, and allotment of various railroad cars, with some references to
their use in moving troops during the Civil War, 1858-80; correspondence concerning the
gradual extension of the B & 0 to include the Central and Ohio Railroad, 1860-80, and
the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, 1870- 80; material including relations of the B & 0
with the Little Miami Railroad, Somerset and Mineral Point Railroad, Somerset and
Cambria Railroad, and Somerset and Johnston Railroad, 1860-80; letter about the
determination of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson to destroy the B & 0 line in 1862.
Prominent correspondents: John Strode Barbour, Andrew Carnegie, Samuel Morse
Felton, John H. B. Latrobe, Samuel Merrick, Enoch Pratt. Register available. 18 boxes,
1854-81
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 1816 Eighteen
bound volumes of letterbooks, each indexed by addressee, of the outgoing
correspondence from the office of the president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
written by or for President John W. Garrett (1820-84) to political and military leaders,
officials of other railroad companies, and Baltimore and Ohio officials and departments:
daily operational and managerial concerns of the railroad through the Civil War years
with comments on John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia; the destruction and theft
of railroad property; concern for the safety of railroad employees and construction crews
from Confederate troops, guerilla bands, and intoxicated Union soldiers; conflicting
pressures for the delivery of troops, arms, mail, and coal and efficient passenger and
freight service; a letter to President Abraham Lincoln promising delivery of gas coal to
the Washington Gas Light Company, but pleading the conflicting demands of military
and other pressures for services; comments by Garrett for good management practices as
he dealt with mechanical failures, fires, accidents, employee efficiency, negligence,
misconduct, scheduling problems, competing railroads, potentially disadvantageous
legislation, coal strikes, availability of iron, finances, collecting claims against the
governments and claims against the company, law suits, and company growth through
new routes and extended services. 18 vols., 1859-67 BALTIMORE AND OHIO
RAILROAD COMPANY RECORDS MS. 2157 Financial reports, stockholders'
correspondence, and loan records, 1926- 38; public relations records consisting of press
releases, correspondence, and annual reports, 1857-1938 and 1951; public speeches by
John J. Corwell and Daniel Willard, 1926-33; correspondence, speeches, and minutes of
meetings concerning the relationship of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company and
the Northwestern Virginia Railroad Com- pany,1853-54. 2 boxes, 1853-1951
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY RECORDS: REPORTS OF THE
COMMITTEE FOR HISTORICAL MARKERS, MS. 1856 Typewritten reports,
blueprints, and photographs dealing with the erection of markers on sites of historical
significance along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Cumberland Division and
Baltimore Division, East End. Cumberland Division report: placement of historical
markers on sites of Civil War blockhouses in Maryland and West Virginia; complete list
of blockhouses along the B & 0 system in 1866; photographs and blueprints of the sites
showing the railroad system and roads; brief descriptions of Civil War military activities
which took place at the sites. Baltimore Division, East End report: markers
commemorating Revolutionary War battles in Delaware and Pennsylvania around the
Wilmington area; photographs, blueprints, and descriptions of the battles. 2 items, 1929,
1931
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD RECORDS, MS. 2090 Correspondence, 1862,
about national and state draft notices and John W. Garrett's (1820-84) concern for the
Manassas and Centreville, Virginia section and Baltimore and Ohio equipment still in the
South; correspondence, 1865, about the recovery of railroad equipment in the South
after the Civil War, mainly correspondence of Edward Keith (I 830-92) to John W.
Garrett describing types and conditions of engines, cars, and railroad machinery and the
date of departure for Baltimore; reports from John C. Davis to John W. Garrett on the
amount of equipment collected in Winchester, Virginia in conjunction with the expenses;
letters from Joshua Riggles to John W. Garrett and Hugh Rice as to the location of the
engines and machinery after the war; miscellaneous material including receipts from
Edward Keith's salary, memos to John W. Garrett, a letter from M. C. Meigs to Edwin
Stanton, and a listed report of losses and damages in departments by strikes and riots in
1877 in Baltimore; an unpublished article by the donor on the recovery of the equipment
of the railroad after the war. 84 items, 1862-77
BALTIMORE AND REISTERSTOWN TURNPIKE COMPANY RECORDS, MS.50
Day book showing purchases of stone and payments for hauling and masonry work,
totalled at end of each month. Two boxes of receipts and bills relating to construction of
the turnpike. 1 vol. and 2 boxes, 1859-1866.
BALTIMORE AND YORKTOWN TURNPIKE COMPANY MINUTE BOOKS, MS.52
Two volumes of proceedings of organization formed to build and operate road from
Baltimore to York, Pennsylvania. Vol. 1 has acts of legislature, by-laws, lists of
subscribers, and minutes during years of construction (1805-1813). Vol. 2 contains
minutes for the last years of the company, including the final period of control by United
Railways (1861-1909). 2 vols., 1805-1813, 1861-1909.
BALTIMORE ART NEWS ITEMS, MS-34 Newspaper clippings on the subject of art
education in Baltimore public schools. Pictures of exhibitions, articles, etc. 2 boxes,
1925-1955.
BALTIMORE ASSEMBLY RECORD BOOK, MS.53 Subscription book for the series
of Baltimore Assemblies during the years 1837-1839, with signatures of those attending
each of the thirteen balls. Last half of the volume has been used as an album for
autograph signatures of Baltimoreans and cabinet members. 1 vol., 1837-1839.
BALTIMORE ASSESSMENT RECORD BOOK, MS.55 Alphabetical list of owners or
persons chargeable with the assessment of property in Baltimore City, with the amount of
each person7s assessed property annexed to his name. 1 vol., 1815.
BALTIMORE BAR LIBRARY PAPERS, MS.56 Receipted bills and vouchers of the
Baltimore Bar Library. 1 box, 1855-1860.
BALTIMORE BATTERY OF LIGHT ARTILLERY RECORDS, MS.176 Records of
Baltimore Battery of Light Artillery covering 1862-1865-Post Guard Reports, letter and
requisition books, invoices and receipts, morning reports, enlistment papers. 2 boxes,
1862-1865.
BALTIMORE BATTERY RECORD BOOK, MS.1193 Volume with morning reports of
the Baltimore Battery of Light Artillery, commanded by Captain Frederick W.
Alexander, from September, 1862- June, 1863. Gives state of the troops and brief notes
on horses and guns. 1 vol., 1862-1863.
BALTIMORE-BELAIR ELECTRIC RAILWAY RECORD BOOK, MS.45 Volume
setting out the results of studies made by Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Company
concerning a merger of three railroad lines-J. L. Deer Circle, Towson and Cockeysville
Electric Railroad, and the Baltimore and Belair Electric Railway. 1 vol., 1905
(November).
BALTIMORE BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS RECORD BOOK,
MS.51 Volume containing charter, constitution, minutes of meetings, reports, bills, sick
benefits received, distribution of funds, etc., Baltimore Beneficial Asso- ciation of
Teachers. Charter of incorporation signed by I. Asbury Morgan, Daniel A. Hollingshead,
Andrew S. Kerr, Susanna S. Bouldin, Adlein S. Kenney, Elizabeth A. Baer. 1 vol., 19101933.
BALTIMORE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SCRAPBOOK, MS.945 Clippings
from the Baltimore Municipal Journal and other local newspapers covering every aspect
of the celebrations for Baltimore's Bicentenary-the design and variety of floats, persons
invited, parade plans, requirements and costs, historical background on the city, political
cartoons. 1 vol., 1929.
BALTIMORE BIRTH CONTROL CLINIC RECORDS, MS. 1996 Correspondence and
invitations of a joint meeting of the Baltimore Birth Control Clinic and National
Committee on Federal Legislation for Birth Control and comments on the possible
affiliation of the Baltimore clinic with the American Birth Control League. 1 box, 1935
BALTIMORE BOARD OF TRADE RECORDS, MS.177 Records of the Baltimore
Board of Trade include membership list, cash, minute and letter books, correspondence,
records of arbitration court, minutes of the Commissioners of the Board of Pilots. 20
vols., 1836-1911.
BALTIMORE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS COLLECTORS' BOOKS, MS.1002 Series of
volumes providing a detailed record of the activities of the Bureau of Customs,
Baltimore; include abstracts of duties on goods, statistical record of daily imports,
applicants for office, record of seizures, record of appraisement, record of drugs and
medicines (1867-1871), damage record. 31 vols., 1848-1918.
BALTIMORE CASH BOOK, MS.54 Cash book, Baltimore, mainly recording payments
of wages for labor, 1808-1840. Owner and type of business not known. First half of
volume contains miscellaneous newspaper clippings. 1 vol., 1808-1840.
BALTIMORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECORD BOOKS, MS.57 Vol. 1 has
constitution and signatures of members of Chamber of Com- merce. Vol. 2-treasurers'
accounts (Christian Mayer and Samuel Etting), and miscellaneous papers. Vol. 3-bank
book with Bank of United States, 1827-1831. 3 vols., 1820-1831.
BALTIMORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, SHIP ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES,
MS.58 Merchante Vessels of the United States, 1916-1938, 21 vols. Lloyds Register,
1949, 1950, 2 vols. Five scrapbooks giving news of Baltimore shipping, 1924- 1931.
Arrivals and clearances, Port of Baltimore, 32 vols. Index to names of ships for given
years, 1928-1943, 16 vols. Miscellaneous records and financial accounts of the maritime
department of the Baltimore Chamber of Com- merce, 1926-1930, 2 vols. Baltimore
Journal of Commerce, 1921-1923. New York Maritime Register, 1937-1940. 80 vols.,
1886-1950.
BALTIMORE CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
MINUTES AND LETTERBOOK, MS.1116 Letterbook contains copies of
correspondence of the American Institute of Architects, Baltimore Chapter, on a variety
of subjects, mainly concerning the business of the institute, 1872-1893. Minute book,
1870-1895, commences with the inception of the Baltimore Chapter of the institute. 2
vols., 1870-1895.
BALTIMORE CHESS CLUB ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1096 Accounts, 1850-1862, kept
by A. A. White, Treasurer of the Baltimore Chess Club, showing receipts from members
and expenditures on gas bills, posters, repairs, etc. 1 vol., 1850-1862.
BALTIMORE CHINESE HISTORY COLLECTION, MS. 2238 Manuscript entitled
"Early Baltimore Chinese Families" by Lillian Lee Kim: history of many Chinese
families in Baltimore; contributions and achievements; Chinese food; New Year
celebrations. 1 vol., 1976
BALTIMORE CITY AND COUNTY POOR RELIEF AND WELFARE SERVICE
RECORDS, MS. 1866 Minutes of the Trustees of the Poor for Baltimore City and
County, 1833-93; minutes of the Board of Supervisors of the City Charities, 1905- 53;
minutes, memos, correspondence concerning the Baltimore Emergency Relief
Commission, ca. 1934-37. 5 boxes, 1833-1937
BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION RECORDS, MS. 1736
Constitution, minutes, membership lists, and financial records of this high school
association from its founding. 1 vol., 1885-1923 BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE
CLASS OF 1905 COLLECTION, MS. 2314 Correspondence, newsletters, lists of living
members, programs and organizational materials; noted members of the class include
Caleb Guyer Kelley, Dr. Alan M. Chesney, C. William Schneidereith, and honorary
member, George L. Radcliffe; materials concerning the deterioration of City College
standards. 32 items, 1945-77
BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE RECORDS, MS. 1820
Thirty volumes of candidate examinations, 1876-91; seven volumes of candidates'work
for the Central High School (later renamed the Baltimore City College), 1858-64; twentythree volumes of candidates' work for Baltimore City College, 1868-84; fourteen
volumes of specimens of students' work of Baltimore public primary, grammar, and
high schools, 1876; twenty volumes of samples of composition work done in Baltimore
public schools, grades one to eight, 1893; fifteen volumes of Central High School and
Baltimore City College class records, 1862-1912; two volumes of candidates'
examinations, 1875; seven volumes of faculty minutes, 1868-1917 and 1926-53; one
volume of library visitors' register, 1905-24; two volumes, chemistry department, 190916 and 1925-43; one volume recitation marking book, 1911-33; one volume, physical
geography records, 1912-22; one volume, French department, 1913-24; one volume,
French-Spanish department, 1920-23; two volumes, science department, 1930-3 1; thirtytwo volumes, miscellaneous scrapbooks and faculty handbooks; one volume of the
minutes of the faculty publications committee, 1927-36. 167 vols., 1858-1953
BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE, CURRENT EVENTS CLUB RECORDS, MS.1820.1
Minutes of this club, 1941-42 and 1944, and correspondence, mostly invitations to
speakers. Replies from H. L. Mencken, Frank Kent, Gerald W. Johnson, and Owen
Lattimore. 1 box, 1941-51
BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE, PEABODY LYCEUM RECORDS, MS. 1821 Minutes
of the weekly meetings of this club, 1859-69, and a list of members, 1865-69. 1
box,1859-69
BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE, BANCROFT LITERARY ASSOCIATION
RECORDS, MS. 1822 Treasurer's reports and papers, 1889-94; ledgers, 1906-13 and
1912-20; record books, 1916-21; dues book, 1926-27; and minutes, 1940-43. 1 box,
1889-94,1906-21,1906-27,1940-43
BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE, CARROLLTON-WIGHT LITERARY SOCIETY
LEDGER, MS. 1823 Ledger of this literary club. 1 vol., 1906-11
BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE REUNION RECORDS, MS. 1507 Reunions of the
class of 1905: correspondence; notes; newsletters; membership lists; programs;
invitations. 2 boxes, 1905-68
BALTIMORE CITY COMMISSIONERS FOR OPENING STREETS RECORDS, MS.
1819 Correspondence, mostly from John 1. Sanford (1872-1964) and Henry A. Remley,
concerning the opening and widening of streets, installations of water drains and sanitary
sewers, and paving, grading, and extending streets. 7 items, 1913-15
BALTIMORE COMPANY RECORDS, MS.65 Collection of business papers, invoices,
deeds, purchase orders, receipts, correspondence, etc., of the Baltimore Company
(among,0.4g;.&I; were Charles Carroll of Annapolis, Daniel Dulany, Sr., Benjamin
Tasker). 3 vols., 1703-1737.
BALTIMORE COMPANY SURVEY BOOK, MS.66 Courses of the lots divided by the
Baltimore Company, covering 153 tracts in Baltimore County. 1 Vol., C. 1810.
BALTIMORE COUNTY ALMSHOUSE RECORDS, MS. 1866.1 Institution for the care
of the blind, impoverished, deranged, alcoholic, and diseased persons: admission and
discharge book with account of all inmates-name, age, person who admitted patient, and
remarks on the reason for admission. 1 box,1814-26
BALTIMORE COUNTY COURT DOCKETS, MS.68 Dockets of Baltimore County
Court for June, November, 1757; March, 1758; August, 1769; March, June, November,
1770; November, 1771; March, 1772; August, 1773; November, 1775. 11 vols., 17571775.
BALTIMORE COUNTY COURT LIBER BB No. F, MS.67 Liber BB No. F, Baltimore
County Court, 1758-1763, contains minutes, registers of court sessions, etc. 1 vol., 17581763.
BALTIMORE COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS, MS.70 Negative photocopies of
records of Baltimore County Court. 2 vols., 1682-1686.
BALTIMORE COUNTY DEBT BOOK, MS. 1711 Fragment of the debt book including
fifty-six names. A name index not related to the debt book. 2 vols., 1765-66
BALTIMORE COUNTY LAND COLLECTION, MS. 2173 Deeds for the following
county residents: John Eager Howard (1752- 1827); John Spitler (1730-1807); Christian
Wine (fl. 1750s-1830s); Rich- ard Ratien; John Stieger (fl. 1800); Oliver Pollock (17801823); Martin Eichelberger (ca. 1758-1840); Daniel Deady (d. 1803). 19 items, 17931816
BALTIMORE COUNTY LIST OF TAXABLES, MS.74 List of persons subject to taxes
in Baltimore County, 1699-1705. Also included is a list of charges against the county, in
terms of tobacco, for payment of judges, sheriffs, jurors, and other expenses. 1 vol.,
1699-1705.
BALTIMORE COUNTY MORTALITY SCHEDULE, MS. 2153 Name, age, sex, race,
occupation, birthplace, cause of death, listing of religious denomination. 1 vol., 1850-60
BALTIMORE COUNTY SURVEY BOOK, MS. 2354 Notebook of unknown land
surveyor pertaining to property owned by the Hays and Stansbury families with
information back to 1686. 1 vol., ca. 1760
BALTIMORE COUNTY SURVEY BOOK, MS.71 Survey book to lands in Baltimore
County, 1771-1776, laid out by James Colder, surveyor. 1 Vol., 1771-1776.
BALTIMORE COURT HOUSE COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES, MS.69 Box of loose
sheets containing minutes of the Baltimore Court House Commissioners, 1837-1840,
appointed 1834 to repair the court house. Com- missioners were Solomon Etting, Joseph
Wilkins, William Jenkins, Samuel Parker, Edward Grey, et al. l box, 1837-1840.
BALTIMORE CUSTOMS HOUSE PAPERS, MS.806 Letters to Samuel and Robert
Purviance, 1767-1797; 171 items on the operation of the Port of Baltimore, permission
to allow ships to land, health clearances, material on the operation of the committee of
the Association of Baltimore. Package of ships' pass papers, 1797-1815, with some presidential signatures. Small group of papers of James McCulloh, Collector, 1795-1813,
contains clearance reports, ships' losses, etc. c. 200 items, 1767-1815. BALTIMORE
CUSTOMS RECORDS, MS. 2301 Entrances and clearances of vessels for the port of
Baltimore: date, name, and rig of the vessel; master and home port; port departed from
and destination; owner's name; merchant consignee; description of cargo; dimensions of
the vessel; armament; size of the crew. Microfilm only; originals in RG 36, National
Archives. Register available. 2 reels (nos. 1454-55), 1782-1824
BALTIMORE CUSTOMS RECORDS, MS. 2302 Abstracts of the register of vessels for
the port of Baltimore, 1789-1801: name; rig and tonnage of the vessel; master;
disposition of the vessel; summaries of all vessels whose registry was still outstanding as
of 31 December 18 1 0 and 31 December 181 1. Microfilm only; originals in RG 36,
National Archives. 1 reel (no. 1453), 1789-1801, 1810-11 BALTIMORE CUSTOMS
RECORDS, MS. 2359 Correspondence between the collector of customs at Baltimore
and the United States Treasury Department: imports and exports; building, purchasing,
and manning of revenue cutters; fines and forfeitures of ships and cargoes; appointments
of customs officers and deputies; the purchase of Louis Point near Baltimore; the
administration of the Marine Hospital. Baltimore collectors include Robert Purviance (I
790-1806), Gabriel Chris- tie (1806-8), and James H. McCulloh (1808-33). Microfilm
only; originals in RG 56, National Archives. 2 reels (nos. 406-07), 1790-1832
BALTIMORE CUSTOMS RECORDS, MS. 2180 Declarations of cargoes imported or
exported by Baltimore merchants; information on the nature, amount, and value of the
cargoes; the name of each vessel, master, and the port of departure; date of arrival.
Register available. 1 box,1800-10
BALTIMORE DEFENDERS' ASSOCIATION RECORD BOOK, MS.72 List of
members of organization of veterans of the Battle of Baltimore, 1814, with notations of
dues paid and prescribed. Memoranda on members' occupations and addresses. 1 vol.,
1841-1846.
BALTIMORE DRAFTEE PARADE SCRAPBOOK, MS.1194 Volume of clippings from
the Baltimore Sun concerning the patriotic parade honoring the Baltimore men selected
for the National Army, September 5, 1917. 1 vol., 1917 (September). BALTIMORE
EASTERN DISPENSARY RECORDS, MS. 1864 Charitable institution for the poor
living in Fells Point in Baltimore, minutes of meetings; administrative decisions
pertaining to the medical, financial, and social procedures of the dispensary; duties of the
officers, board members, and physicians connected with the dispensary; minutes of
quarterly board meetings with statistics on the use of the facility. 2 vols., 1818-94, 190447 BALTIMORE ENROLLMENT ABSTRACTS, MS. 2311 Chronological record of
enrollments: name of vessel; rig; names of owner and master; reason for enrollment.
Microfilm only; originals in RG 41, National Archives. 1 reel (no. 1457), 1815-1911
BALTIMORE EQUITABLE SOCIETY COLLECTION, MS. 2406 Records, 1861-71, of
the Baltimore Manual Labor School for Indigent Boys; minute book for the McKim Free
School, 1821-27, and reports from quarterly visiting committee; certificates of
indebtedness, 1870, and stock book, 1866-67, of the Maryland Marble Company; minute
book of the vestry of St. Andrew's Church, 1837-59. 6 vols. and 3 boxes, 1821-71
BALTIMORE EXCHANGE HOTEL COLLECTION, MS.1600 Inventories, ledgers,
bills, and correspondence of the Commercial Exchange Company, Baltimore, and the
Baltimore Exchange Hotel. Inventories of the hotel by room, 1842-1846 (8 vols.).
Accounts of the Commercial Exchange Company, 1834. Bills for furnishings of the hotel,
1833-1843. Hotel correspondence in the hand of J. Coleman, 1843-1846. List of
stockholders, Min- utes of the Board of Directors, 1816-1840. Correspondence,
Commercial Exchange Company, 1833-1846. Bills paid by Commercial Exchange
Company, 1829-1835. Inventories made by Stanard (William P.) & Kennedy (George),
Appraisers, and by Erastus Coleman, proprietor, 1843-1844, and John West, proprietor
from 1844. 9 vols. and 3 boxes, 1816-1846.
BALTIMORE FEMALE COLLEGE TEACHERS' REGISTER AND RECORD BOOK,
MS.73 School register designed to record attendance, recitations, deportment, etc., at
Baltimore Female College, 1860. Only partially completed. 1 vol., 1860.
BALTIMORE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY RECORDS, MS.75 Minute book of the
Baltimore Fire Insurance Company, 1808-1876. Includes act of incorporation and bylaws. Vol. 2 contains policies #1-#244, 1808. 2 vols., 1808-1876.
BALTIMORE GRAND JURY EVIDENCE BOOK, MS.76 Record book of the
Baltimore Grand jury, with daily entries on cases heard and action taken. 1 vol., 1884.
BALTIMORE HARDWARE MERCHANTS' COLLECTION, MS. 2179 Orders and
letters of hardware orders of various Baltimore merchants, mostly the Anderson Brothers,
to Gillet and Company of Elmira, New York. 78 items, 1876-85
BALTIMORE HARMONIC SOCIETY RECORD BOOK, MS.78 Volume containing
constitution of the Baltimore Harmonic Society, by- laws, rules of the orchestra;
autograph signatures of members: newsmPer article by Lee McCardell (n. d.) giving a
history of the Society; material on the discovery of the volume by Louis H. Dielman. 1
vol., 1809.
BALTIMORE HISTORY SCRAPBOOKS, MS.1506 Collection of clippings from
various newspapers and magazines, 1929-1952, concerning Baltimore shipping, industry,
commerce, politics, etc. 5 vols., 1929-1952.
BALTIMORE HOTELS COLLECTION, MS.466 Collection of hotel letterheads, covers,
typed and MS. histories, of all major hotels in Baltimore, 1864-1945, made by John
Radcliffe Ewell. 1 box, 1864-1945.
BALTIMORE INDEPENDENT COMPANY RECORD BOOK, MS.79 Orderly book of
Baltimore Independent Company, attached to the 5th Regiment, Maryland Militia,
commanded by Captain Samuel Sterett. Con- tains muster rolls, morning reports, guard
details, and provision returns during service with U. S. Army, August 19-November 18,
1814. Record book kept by Henry P. Sumner, 3rd Sergeant. 1 vol., 1814.
BALTIMORE INSURANCE COMPANY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.77 Volume contains
record of ships insured with the Baltimore Insurance Company, names of assured,
description of voyages, and comments on results. Lists of bank and U. S. stocks
purchased by the company, land surveys, 1796-1797. Later material in the volume (18021803) is arithmetical exercises of John Ellicott Carey, giving typical problems. 1 vol.,
1796-1797 (1802-1803). BALTIMORE LETTERS OF MARQUE BONDS, MS. 2303
Letters of marque bonds for the port of Baltimore, arranged alphabetically by vessel
name: rig and armament; name of the master; names of owners; size of crew. Microfilm
only; originals in Continental Congress Papers, National Archives. 3 reels (nos. 1450-52),
1776-83 BALTIMORE LEVY COURT CONSTRUCTION RECORDS, MS. 2172
Eight accounts of money spent on construction of roads and bridges rendered to the
Baltimore Levy Court by the supervisors of construction. 8 items, 1807-9
BALTIMORE LIBRARY COMPANY RECORD BOOKS, MS.80 Record books of the
Baltimore Library Company include Director's Minute Books, 1796-1855; catalogues;
accession books; lists of books borrowed; History of the Library Company, December,
1795-January, 1796; Treasur- er's account books; Secretary's letter book, 1848-1854; lists
of stockholders; Librarians' ledgers, 1804-1841; contribution ledger, 1847-1851; William
Gwynn's Librarian's Record Book, 1843-1844. Miscellaneous letters to librarians, records
of supplies bought, etc. 532' shelf feet, 1795-1855.
BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PAPERS, MS.175 Complete papers
(correspondence, account books, bills and receipts, lists of policyholders, etc.), of the
Baltimore Life Insurance Company, later deposited with Mercantile-Safe Deposit &
Trust Company, 1868, when the Insurance Company was liquidated. 15 boxes and 20
vols., 1831-1867.
BALTIMORE LIGHT DRAGOONS RECORD BOOK, MS.91 Accounts and minutes of
Baltimore Light Dragoons, commanded by Cap- tain Samuel Hollingsworth (to 1809)
and Captain Henry Thompson. Not many financial details, but complete record of
meetings for business, exercise, and parades. 1 vol., 1793-1811.
BALTIMORE LIGHTERAGE RECORDS, MS. 1734 Records of two Baltimore
lighterage firms. Baltimore Storage and Lighterage Company: letters; abstracts of storage
and lighterage costs; records of loading; statements of cattle shipments, 1887-93. Atlantic
Transport Company: lists of barges and lighters with owners' names; tonnage; year built;
repairs and costs; contracts; towage rates, 1905- 10. 2 vols., 1887-93, 1905-10
BALTIMORE LODGE OF MASONS #16 RECORD BOOK, MS.107 Membership
record book with list of dates of entrance, degrees received, and resignations and deaths.
Some members were Charles F. Wiesenthal, Mordecai Gist, Stephen Decatur, John
McHenry, and Robert Gilmor. 1 vol., 1773-1780. BALTIMORE MARINE
INSURANCE COMPANY LETTERBOOK, MS. 2214 Letterbook of Frank W. Willson,
the vice-president, and John W. McCoy, secretary, to various agents and policyholders:
activities, problems, and directions of the marine insurance business; references to
shipping on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and to major ports along the Atlantic
seaboard. 1 vol., 1866
BALTIMORE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CLUB HISTORY, MS.118 Typed volume
entitled About Ourselves and Long Ago, giving an account of the Baltimore Medical and
Surgical Club, contemporary events, pictures of local scenes and people, etc., 1900-1960.
1 vol., c. 1960.
BALTIMORE MERCHANT'S DAYBOOK, MS. 1927 Daybook of an unknown
merchant: sales of cloth, hardware, stationery, pewter spoons, carpeting, and tobacco
boxes. 1 vol., 1804-6
BALTIMORE MERCHANT'S LEDGER, MS.99 Merchant's daybook, recording sales of
clothing, staple foods, and miscellaneous articles. Among customers are listed James
Buchanan, Patrick Fin- nigan, Lyde Goodwin, Samuel Handy, John Hooper, Matthew
Pawson & Company, Ridgely, Lux & Company, Jonathan Rutter, Henry Wilson. Location of business and name of merchant not known. 1 vol., 1786-1787.
BALTIMORE MUNICIPAL COLLECTION, MS. 1992 Papers to or concerning early
mayors of Baltimore, the city council, special committees of the government, and other
officials discussing a variety of political and administrative topics: a petition for
permission to hold a lottery to raise money for a charity school, 1805; reports of
committees responsible for building a public wharf, 1804; the removal of obstructions in
Water Street, 1830; the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Photocopies only; permission for
publication must be obtained from owner. 19 items, 1797-1862
BALTIMORE MUSEUM ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.92 Record of income and expenditure
for Rembrandt Peale's Baltimore Museum; contains some of Peale's estimates of
expenses and monthly summaries of income, 1814-1821; daily accounts for 1822-1829,
including notes of exhibits. 1 vol., 1814-1829. BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART
HOME PRESERVATION RECORDS, MS. 2237 Correspondence concerning the
purchase of rooms in two Maryland houses-"Owens House" in Calvert County and
"Habre de Venture" in Charles County. 19 items, 1925-28
BALTIMORE MUSICAL ASSOCIATION MINUTES, MS.93 Charter, by-laws, list of
members, journal and minutes of Board of Trus- tees of Baltimore Musical Association. 1
vol., 1835-1838.
BALTIMORE NORMAL SCHOOL ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.94 Record of receipts and
expenditures on behalf of Baltimore Normal School (for training Negro teachers-now
Towson State College), including items for salaries and supplies. Treasurers were John
A. Needles, 1870-1893, F. Henry Boggs, 1893-1908. 1 vol., 1870-1908.
BALTIMORE NORMAL SCHOOL MINUTE BOOKS, MS.95 Proceedings of the
Board of Trustees, Baltimore Normal School (now Towson State College). Vol. 1,
minutes, 1867-1874. Vols. 2-3, executive committee minutes, 1867-1870. Vol. 4,
minutes, 1891-1908. 4 vols., 1867-1908.
BALTIMORE ORATORIO SOCIETY MINUTE BOOK, MS.96 Minutes of the
meetings of the Baltimore Oratorio Society, concern the performance of famous works in
Baltimore, 1897-1914. Also printed constitution and by-laws; program for Music
Festival, April 7-9, 1913. 1 vol., 1897-1914.
BALTIMORE ORATORIO SOCIETY SCRAPBOOK, MS.97 Scrapbook pertaining to
the Oratorio Society, Baltimore, 1880-1926 (bulk 1889-1890). 1 vol., 1880-1926.
BALTIMORE PASSENGER SHIP LISTS, MS. 2332 Declarations sworn before the
Baltimore collector of customs or mayor of Baltimore: name; age; sex; occupation; city
of origin, destination. Microfilm only; originals at the National Archives, RG 36, and
Balti- more City Archives. 50 reels (nos. 833-82), 1820-91
BALTIMORE PASSENGER SHIP LISTS INDEX, MS. 2333 Alphabetical card file of
the passenger ship lists described in MS. 2332, keyed to the "Soundex" system of
alphabetical listing. Microfilm only; originals at the Baltimore City Archives. 22 reels
(nos. 833-904), 1833-66
BALTIMORE PASSENGER SHIP LISTS INDEX, MS. 2334 Alphabetical card file of
the passenger ship lists described in MS. 2332, keyed to the "Soundex" system of
alphabetical listing. Microfilm only; originals at the National Archives, RG 36, and Baltimore City Archives. 171 reels (nos. 905-1075), 1820-97
BALTIMORE PATRIOT ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.98 Record books of the Baltimore
Patriot, a newspaper published by Isaac Munroe. Subscription book, 1847-1861,
including section for out of town and out of state orders. City subscription ledger
arranged alphabetically, 1849-1865. Out of town subscription ledger, 1859-1861.
Advertisement record, n. d., with copies of the advertisements and notations of persons
placing them. 4 vols., 1847-1865.
BALTIMORE, PORT OF, PASSENGER LISTS, MS.1382 Lists of persons entering the
United States through the Port of Baltimore. Printed forms filled out and sworn to by the
shipmasters concerned. 14 items, 1834-1854. BALTIMORE PRIVATEER LOGBOOK
AND REPORTS COLLECTION, MS. 2317 Transcript including the logbook of the
privateer schooner Nonsuch on cruise from Baltimore to Charleston, South Carolina, July
3-November 9, 1812; report in December 22, 1812 issue of the Baltimore American of an
incident on board the privateer Joseph & Mary; logbook of the privateer schooner Rossie
on cruise from Newport, Rhode Island to Baltimore, September 16-October 22, 1812;
logbook of the privateer schooner Wasp, July 14-Novernber 19, 1812; extract from the
logbook of the privateer schooner Comet on cruise from and to Baltimore, November 25,
1812- March 17, 1813; report of an encounter between the Comet and the Portuffese
brig-of-war Libre as published in the Baltimore American, March 23, 1813; report by Lt.
R. D. Lancaster, R.N. of May 20, 1819 regarding the action between the privateer Syren
and H.M. Schooner Landrall, July 12, 1814. Microfilm only; location of originals
unknown. 1 reel (no. 583), 1812-15
MS. 2323 BALTIMORE REGISTRATION ABSTRACTS Chronological record of
registrations issued at the port of Baltimore: name of vessel; rig; names of the owner and
master; reasons for documen- tation. Microfilm only; originals at RG 41, National
Archives. 1 reel (no. 458), 1815-1911
131. BALTIMORE SCRAPBOOKS, MS.1072 Scrapbooks of Baltimore, January, 1935September, 1945, mainly concern civic improvements. Many articles about Chesapeake
ice-breakers, building of Baltimore's municipal airport (Logan Field), rebuilding of
Hanover Street Bridge, etc. Also material on building a freeway from Baltimore to
Washington. Several articles concerned with making a port of Trenton, New Jersey. 3
vols., 1935-1945.
132. BALTIMORE SHIP DEPARTURES, MS.1612 Entries for merchandise, ships
departing from the Port of Baltimore, 1800- 1810, with full details of cargo, signatures of
owners and of port officials. (MS. on printed forms.) 50 items, 1800-1810.
133. BALTIMORE SHIPPING RECORDS, MS.1171 Collection of photostats (originals
in the Library of Congress) giving information on ships trading to Maryland, April,
1689-january, 1694. Include names of ships, place of origin, English or foreign built,
build, tonnage, armament, name of master, day when entered, bond of navigation given in
the plantation, certificate of bond given in England, last port of call, goods carried, when
cleared, destination. 6 items, 1689-1694.
134. BALTIMORE STEAM PACKET COMPANY PAPERS, MS.1023 Papers of the
Baltimore Steam Packet Co. (Old Bay Line) operating on the Chesapeake Bay, date from
1907-1962. Include logs of ship City of Richmond., 1921-1922. Plans and
correspondence relating to the building and repairing of various ships including the State
of Maryland, State of Virginia, President Warfield. Annual reports, 1935-1962. Insurance
policies, 1951. Payroll, figures, 1907. Daily record of ships' sailings, 1953-1962; daily
freight and passenger statistics, 1950-1962. Two packages consisting mainly of
specifications and blueprints for various ships. 6 boxes, 1907-1962. MS. 1880
BALTIMORE STEAM PACKET COMPANY RECORDS Office files of Baltimore
shipping company: earnings and expenses, 1920-46; legal concerns, 1920-42;
depreciation, 1920-37; freight, 1917- 39; income, 1914-39; appointments of vicepresidents, 1920-41; copies of the act of incorporation. 1 box,1907-46
135. BALTIMORE STORE ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1547 Account book of an
unidentified Baltimore storekeeper selling general merchandise including silk, laces, rum,
salt, etc. Record of money orders and checks cashed. In front of volume is a check made
out to Charles Carroll of Carrollton for $100.00 by John P. Paca, Baltimore, 7 December,
1790. 1 vol., 1786-1787 (1790).
136. BALTIMORE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY MINUTE BOOK, MS.100 Proceedings
of the Board of Managers of the Baltimore Temperance Soci- ety, showing efforts to
spread movement among apprentices, clergymen, newspapers, etc. 1 vol., 1829-1833.
137. BALTIMORE THEATRE RECORD BOOK, MS.102 Records of the 126 shares in
the Baltimore Theatre, showing original owners and successive transferees. In back of
volume are 276 signed receipts for transfers. 1 vol., 1813-1848. MS. 1845
BALTIMORE THEATRICAL COLLECTION Yearly and monthly lists of
entertainments of the Baltimore theaters: Holliday, Front Street, Concordia, Ford, and the
Academy of Music; description of a Jenny Lind performance in Baltimore, 1850. 45
items, 1850, 1861-1907
138. BALTIMORE TOWN ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1133 Account book, 1742-1774, of
Baltimore merchant-? Bernard Diderich- containing accounts for purchases of wheat,
corn, rum, nails, etc., by named individuals. Volume also shows expenses incurred by
proprietor of store, and entries on two agreements between Diderich and John Sheriden
(Sheridine), 1772, 1774, overseer for Diderich. Rear of volume has plantation accounts.
1 vol., 1742-1774.
139. BALTIMORE TOWN COMMISSIONERS' ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.103 Ledger
with accounts of special commissioners, Baltimore Town. Numerous entries of
miscellaneous nature, including data on streets, paving, etc. 1 vol., 1786-1797. MS.
1179 BALTIMORE TRUST COMPANY RECORDS Bank papers from the estate of
William Ingle (1859-1943), president of the Baltimore Trust Company: examiners'
reports from the accounting firm of Haskins and Sells and the Federal Reserve Bank in
Richmond, 1916-26; letters to Ingle relating to bank affairs. 1 box,1916-26
140. BALTIMORE UNITED FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTE BOOKS, MS.101
Proceedings of the standing committee created to carry out official regulations adopted
for the conduct of the fifteen volunteer fire companies in Baltimore. List of rules in front
of the volume, followed by minutes of regular and special meetings. 2 vols., 1834-1865.
MS. 2233 BALTIMORE VOTER REGISTRATION RECORD BOOK List of applicants
for voter registration in ward fourteen, Baltimore, third legislative district with names,
addresses, party affiliation, ages, race. 1 vol., ca. 1908-9
141. BANK OF BALTIMORE EXCHANGE BOOK, MS.352 Daily exchange book,
1849-1850, of Bank of Baltimore, showing exchanges on Baltimore. Banks listed are
Union Bank, Mechanics' Bank, Commercial and Farmers' Bank, Farmers' and Merchants'
Bank, Marine Bank, Mer- chants' Bank, Farmers' and Planters' Western Bank, and Bank
of Baltimore. First few pages have been used as a scrapbook, c. 1860. 1 vol., 1849-1850
(1860).
142. BANK STOCK PAPERS, MS.1195 Instructions and letters from Governor
Smallwood, Thomas Johnson, and Charles Carroll of Carrollton to Samuel Chase,
concerning the stock of the Bank of England belonging to Maryland, 1787, and
appointing Chase as agent. Chase's letters to them on the same subject. Two letters signed
by William Paca. 13 items, 1783, 1786-1787. MS. 1672 SAMUEL BANKS LEDGER
Ledger of Anne Arundel County blacksmith listing customers (members of the
Hammond, Warfield, and Dorsey families) and prices paid for farm equipment, nails, and
horseshoes. Includes a name index. 1 vol., 1796-1801
MS. 2433 JEREMIAH BANNING AUTOBIOGRAPHY Autobiography of Jeremiah
Banning (1733-98) written in 1793 and concerning his career on Atlantic sailing vessels
and in the American Revolution. Photocopy only; permission for publication must be
obtained from owner. 1 vol., 1793
143. BARNUM'S HOTEL COLLECTION, MS.104 Three account books showing loans
made for the construction and operation of Barnum's Hotel, holders of stock certificates,
and interest payments. Papers relating to the legal case involving the estate of David
Barnum vs. David C. Gordon et al., concerning the ownership of Barnum's Hotel, 18621869. 4 vols., 1824-1870.
MS.2101 FEDERICO BARREDA AND BROTHER COMPANY RECORDS Peruvianbased guano exporters: invoices for shipping supplies obtained from numerous Baltimore
firms; several telegrams containing instructions to their agents in Baltimore, Fitzgerald
and Barril; a few ships' boarding permits. 40 items, 1852-63
MS. 2281 FEDERICO BARREDA PAPERS American operative (located in Baltimore)
of the company of F. Barreda and Brother, 1852-56: several telegrams from Barreda to
his wife, 1854; letter from a representative of Mount Saint Mary's College concerning the
education of Barreda's nephew, 1854; a shipping report, 1853; various ships' passes,
1853; bank drafts, 1854-56; papers related to the outfitting of ships and the shipping of
guano from Peru, 1852-56; copy of a notarized document designating attorneys and
agents for F. Barreda and Brother, 1857; an account of the sale of the contents of
Barreda's rented house on Madison Street, 1856; real estate developer's prospectus for
"Rousby-on- the-Patuxent," 1891. 36 items, 1852-57, 1891
144. BARRIERE ALBUM, MS.106 Album of verses, inscribed by various hands to
Theodosia Barriere. 1 vol., c. 1841-c. 1848.
145. BARROLL FAMILY LETTERS, MS.108 Miscellaneous group of correspondence
of the Barroll family of Kent County, including Civil War letters. 1 box, 1845-1938.
146. BARRY PAPERS, MS.1196 Telegrams sent to General William F. Barry, officer
commanding Federal troops at Fort McHenry during the railroad riots of July-September,
1877. c. 70 items, 1877 (July-September).
MS. 1913 MATTHIAS E. BARTGIS RECORD BOOK Volume compiled by Matthias E.
Bartgis (1791-1849) of Frederick, Maryland: essay on the early history of Delaware and
Pennsylvania; letter written from Camp Hampstead describing the activities of the
Frederick volunteers in the campaign near Baltimore, 1814; letter written from the
"Patapsco Encampment" describing the campaign of 1813; sentences of treason
pronounced against seven men of Frederick, 1781; vote of the Lutheran vestry refusing
the Odd Fellows the use of their church, 1842; votes of the corporation election of
Frederick, 1847, in which Bartgis was elected mayor; muster roll of the Frederick
volunteers, 1814; newspaper clipping of the confession of a pirate, Charles Gibbs, 1831;
summary by Bartgis of testimony and verdicts of a grand jury investigating privateers,
1829. Photocopy of original at the Enoch Pratt Free Library; permission for publication
must be obtained from owners. 1 vol., 1781-1847 MS. 2216 BARTLETT HAYWARD
COMPANY RECORDS Baltimore metalworks company: bound volumes of Koppers
News, 1956- 58; record of the gas apparatus, 1946-47; feld washer quotations, 1923- 26;
general estimates, 1939-44; correspondence regarding Russian contracts, 1915-17;
manufacturing record books, 1891-92 and 1902-14; charge books, 1886-1958. 47 vols.,
1886-1958
147. BARTOL, JAMES L., PAPERS, MS.1197 James L. Bartol's Jefferson College
diploma, 1832; commission as judge of Court of Appeals and letter of notification, 1857;
and commissions as judge and Chief judge of Court of Appeals, 1881. 5 items, 18321881.
148. BARTON RECEIPT BOOK, MS.1042 Receipt book of Seth Barton, Baltimore
merchant, 1791-1793; entries cover a wide variety of subjects and goods. 1 vol., 17921793.
149. BATTLE MONUMENT PAPERS, MS.1198 Accounts of expenditures by the
committee in charge of the erection of the Battle Monument, Baltimore; three letters from
Maximilian Godefroy, the architect, dealing with workmen and money matters. One letter
from Antonio Capellano, sculptor, to Robert Cary Long, concerns the bas-reliefs on the
front of St. Paurs Church, engravings of the monument. Clipping with sketch. 32 items,
1814-1820.
MS. 2322 BATTLE OF BALTIMORE COLLECTION Defense of Baltimore in
September 1814: letters from Vice Admiral Alexander Cochrane, April-October 1814,
regarding naval operations; secret instructions and dispatches from the British Admiralty
to the commanders of ships on the Chesapeake Bay; extracts from the logs of the British
ships Aetna, Devastation, Erebus, Euryalus, Fairy, Havannah, Meteor, Seahorse, Severn,
Surprize, Terror, Tonnant, and Volcano. Microfilm only; originals in the Admiralty
Group at the Public Record Office in London. 1 reel (no. 506), 1814
150. BAUGH PAPERS, MS.1199 Letters pertaining to the affairs of the Baugh Chemical
Company, Balti- more. Miscellaneous land deeds, insurance policy. c. 50 items, 18011916. MS. 2361 BAXLEY FAMILY PAPERS Correspondence, 1820-39, of George
Baxley (1771-1848), consisting of letters to his children written while on trips to
Philadelphia, New York, and Cincinnati discussing family news, travel, the Adams
administration, and religious revivals; letters of W. Capers to George Baxley discussing
his trip from Baltimore to Savannah and the death of Mrs. Baxley; a copy of George
Baxley's will and estate inventory, 1944-49; photocopies of legal papers of the Baxley
family. 37 items, 1763-1849
MS. 2097 BAXLEY-MINIFIE PAPERS Family legal papers, correspondence, household
account books, diaries, and miscellaneous items relating to family activities: marriage
settlement of James Minifie and Elizabeth Hyne (1795), and the wills of Elias T. Hyne
(1818), Elizabeth Minifie (1830), and William Minifie (1880); letters from Baltimore
businessman, art teacher, and Maryland Academy of Sciences founding member, William
Minifie, to his wife and sister describing voyages to England, Ohio, and New York,
1830-34; letters to Charles Minifie from his sister Gertrude Minifie Baxley, 1878-91, and
an aunt and cousin in England, 1906-14, discussing a variety of family news, the
Baltimore fire of 1904, and World War 1; notebooks of the women of the family that
contain household accounts, recipes, medical cures, diary entries, and mathematical
exercises; biographical sketch of William Min- ifie; poems and speeches for the fiftieth
wedding anniversary of William and Mary Minifie; a list of stereoscopic views. 1
box,1789-1914
151. BAYARD PAPERS, MS.109 Land papers, business papers, and correspondence of
the Bayard, Eager, and Howard families. Include Eager and Howard land documents,
1672- 1817 (Luni@s Lot, etc.); John Eager Howard (1752-1827) personal papers and
correspondence, 1770-1825. 14 letters from Robert Goodloe Harper to constituents,
reporting on acts of Congress and public affairs in general, 1796-1801. Letters from
members of the Gilmor family, 1796-1816. Benjamin Chew Howard (1791-1872)
correspondence with Timothy Pickering, Wil- liam Johnson, A. Garden, and Robert
Gilmor, ? Jr., 1829-1861. Correspond- ence of Richard Henry Bayard (1796-1868) on
estate of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 1832-1834. Correspondence between Daniel
Webster and R. J. Jackson, 1840-1841. Correspondence of R. Howard Bayard (d. 1923),
1890- 1895. 1% shelf feet, 1672-1895.
MS. 1987 THOMAS F. BAYARD PAPERS Correspondence between Thomas F. Bayard
(1868-1942), United States ambassador to Great Britain, and Frederic Emory (18531908), Baltimore journalist: personal views of Presidents Grover Cleveland and William
McKinley; treaties (especially the arbitration about the preservation of seals in the Bering
Sea); the silver standard and free coinage of silver; tariff reform. Register available. 13
items, 1879-98 MS. 1899 CORNETTA S. BAYLINE PAPERS Letters of William
Clinton Duffy, a sergeant in the United States Army stationed at Camp Meade and
serving in France, addressed to Cornetta S. Bayline of Baltimore: camp life; comments
on war conditions; the war in France, 1918-19. Also includes a letter from Oswald Clear
to his wife (the former Cornetta Bayline) about marital problems, 1954 11 items, 191819, 1954
152. BAYNE, DR. JOHN H., PAPERS, MS.1200 Typescript copies of eight letters from
Dr. John H. Bayne and Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War-three personal letters from
Stanton to Bayne and Dr. Barre, U. S. Army Surgeon, concerning health matters, 1864,
1868, 1869. One letter to Bayne, also on health, 1869. Pass for Dr. Barre from Stanton, to
and from Washington, D. C., ad lib., 1864. Two letters from Bayne to President Lincoln
concerning the disappearance of slaves and the resultant economic hardship to Maryland
farmers, 1862. Letter from Stan- ton, addressee unknown, again concerning health, 1869.
8 items, 1862-1869. MS. 2344 ABRAHAM BEACHAM PAPERS Correspondence
between officers of a United States Army arsenal near Baltimore and the United States
Ordnance Department and Secretary of War John C. Calhoun about the reinstatement to
employment of Abra- ham Beacham, dismissed for insulting an officer. 6 items, 1824-25
153. BEADENKOPF PAPERS, MS.1201 Letters addressed to Mrs. Anne Beadenkopf in
connection with her article The Baltimore Public Baths and Their Founder, Rev. Thomas
Beadenkopf, in Maryland Historical Magazine, September, 1950. Copies of newspaper
reviews on the article. Correspondents include Governor T. R. McKeldin, Mayor T.
D'Alesandro, Jr., Baltimore Board of Education officials, and other civic leaders. 48
items, 1950-1951.
154. BEALL LEDGER, MS.111 Ledger of Brooke Beall, tobacco merchant of
Georgetown, Maryland. Con- tains references to several Georgetown tobacco
warehouses, to Georgetown Academy, and local families. Accounts of large shipments to
William Ander- son & Company of London. List of vessels which shipped to important
customers-Governor Thomas Sim Lee, Daniel Carroll, Warner Washing- ton, and
General James M. Lingan. Business conducted by Brooke Beall and Beall & Turner. 1
vol., 1790-1798.
155. BEALL, THOMAS, ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.112 Daybook of Thomas Beall,
Georgetown merchant, for years 1812-1819, with additional entries for 1820 in another
hand. Beall lists personal and household expenses, mainly foodstuffs in quantity. For date
August 24, 1814, there is a brief account of the destruction of Washington by the British
Army. 1 vol., 1812-1819.
156. BEAMER PAPERS, MS.110 Beamer family correspondence and title deeds for land
located in Baltimore City and County. Also in the collection are judgments on money and
property (Henry Beamer, lawyer). Papers, 1841-1842, on Henry Beamer's administration
of Ann Lenhart's estate. c. 100 items, 1790-1905.
157. BEATTY PAPERS, MS.1202 Letters of Captain William Beatty to his father,
Colonel William Beatty, of Frederick County, from camps of the Continental Army at
Kingsbridge, New York, Skipack, Pennsylvania, Englishtown, New Jersey, Guilford
Court House and Buffalo Creek, North Carolina. Describe movements of Ameri- can
troops with figures and names of casualties and personal news. journal, June 25, 1776january 25, 1781. Later letters from judge Adam Beatty in Kentucky, 1853, describe the
papers in this collection and the terms of the gift. 1 vol. and 10 items, 1776-1781, 1853.
158. BECK JOURNAL, MS.113 Diary kept by Charles A. Beck, minister near Haverhill,
Massachusetts, from 1875-1880. Notations of church meetings, with comments on spirit
of people. Financial record in back of volume. 1 vol., 1875-1880.
159. BECKER ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.114 Account book of Simon Becker, Baltimore
merchant and shipper, 1800-1819. Volume continues as an account book of John D.
Becker, from 1846-1868, with tavern accounts from York Springs, Franklin Township,
Adams County, Pennsylvania. John D. Becker distributed alcoholic beverages, and may
have kept a tavern. 1 vol., 1800-1819, 1846-1868.
160. BECKER LETTERBOOKS, MS.115 Indexed correspondence of Simon Becker of
Baltimore, 1799-1818, concerning the tobacco trade between Baltimore and Bremen,
coffee trade with Cuba, and general commercial activities. 2 vols., 1799-1818. MS.
2305 BEDFORD-JOHNSTON PAPERS Letters, receipts, and promissory notes about the
settlement of a debt involving Christopher and W. C. Johnston, Elizabeth Ann Mitchell,
Mary and Gunning Bedford, M. Strichen; a letter about a journey to England. 10 items,
1808-26
161. BELL, EDMUND HAYES, COLLECTION, MS.1090 First part of collection is
MSS. dating from 1770-1866, mainly material of Edmund Hayes Bell's ancestors-the
Thompsons of Williamsport, Alexander Hayes, and Edmund and'Gabriel Patterson. Some
of the Thompson correspondence relates to the Continental Army, in which William
Thompson was a Brigadier General. Second part of the collection is genealogical notes
and correspondence of E. H. Bell relating to the Williams, Claiborne, Shelby and
Thompson families; letters on two priests who served in the Mexican War;
correspondence with the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the U. S. on membership
requirements and articles on American history by Professor A. Henderson. 1 box, 17701933. '
162. BELL, MARY CAROLINE, COLLECTION, MS-1137 Collection of
correspondence and miscellaneous items, 1783-1883, from the estate of Mary Caroline
Bell. Ineluded arp Innd pntont-Q, 1792-1794,, a VAII of the Neal Haile family, 1796;
Stock certificates; a seal of the Peabody Institute, Baltimore; letter from Rev. Ethan
Allen; copies of notes on the Constellation; University Club roll. Military items include
letters from Surgeon E. Lloyd Howard, serving in the Army of Northern Virginia, to Mrs.
Charles Howard, 1863. Correspondence concerning the 77th Regi- ment, Maryland
National Guard, 1877, and six commissions of Colonel William Lawrence, 1814-1830,
with presidential signatures. Letter to Law- rence at Fort Boywer, Alabama, 1814, signed
by Major General Andrew Jackson. 74 items, 1783-1888.
MS. 1965 BELL PAPERS Financial records of Dr. Ephraim Bell (1793-1875), 1821-75,
including bills, receipts, promissory notes, memoranda, and two cashbooks; tuition bills
and collections notices from Bell to others to support a school for indigent children in
Baltimore County, 1840-48; items concerning his appointment as a postmaster; medical
licenses; deeds and surveys; estate papers of Peter Smyser for which Bell served as
executor; bills and receipts of Bell's daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Deford, 1870-75, including Mrs. Deford's charitable work and letters of sympathy on the
death of Benjamin Deford, 1870; bills and receipts of Benjamin Deford, 1841-43;
Pennsylvania land papers, 1790-1843. Records of Benjamin Deford and Company,
tanners: bill book (1832-34), sales ledgers (1840- 44), cashbook (1837-38, 1840-41), and
a receipt book (1838-43). 7 boxes, 1790-1889
163. BELT COLLECTION, MS.117 Collection relating to Captain William Joseph Beles
experiences in the U. S. Navy. Includes journal, 1816-1817 on USS Washington, and
April- May, 1820, USS Columbus. Day and scrapbook, c. 1825-1856, with accounts,
poems, letters, receipts, etc. Watch book, USS Hudson, October, 1828. journal, 18281829, USS Hudson, and 1829-1830, USS Natchez. journal, November, 1839-September,
1841, USS Marion. Letterbook, 1839. State- ment of Belt's services to U. S. Navy, 18111841. Private journal, 1840-1842, and letterbook, 1841-1842. Boxes with correspondence
of Captain Belt (c. 250 items), during the thirty years of his naval career. 2 boxes and 7
vols., 1811-1856.
164. BELT, JAMES B., PAPERS, MS.116 Miscellaneous letters, receipts and
memoranda of James B. Belt, 1870-1905, including an extensive set of cigarette cards,
1890-1910. journal with miscellaneous accounts, 1877-1910. Account book, Farmers!
Bank of Mary- land. Memoranda book, 1879-1881, mainly devoted to daily personal
accounts of Belt. c. 100 items and 2 vols., 1870-1910. MS. 1882 BELVEDERE HOTEL
RECORDS Agreements, deeds, contracts, mortgages, leases, and policies of the
Belvedere Hotel Company and the Belvedere Building Company of Baltimore. 1
box,1900-58
165. BENNETT, C. E., PAPERS, MS.119 Vouchers, manifests, clearances, and other
papers relating to the Baltimore schooners David F. Keeling and Hattie E. Giles,
captained by C. E. Bennett in 1876-1878, and 1878-1879, respectively. Ships were
engaged in the West Indian and Brazilian trade from Baltimore and New York. 1 box,
1876-1879.
166. BENSON-FENDALL CORRESPONDENCE, MS.1582 Business correspondence of
Samuel Benson, Baltimore tailor, with Philip R. Fendall, lawyer, concerning actions for
nonpayment, purchases of cloth and clothing, furnishing clothing for naval officers.
Gives Fendalrs account with Benson for clothing purchased. Majority of correspondence
deals with law suits entered and pending for non-payment of debt, with a Lieutenant W.
W. Dulany as the main offender. 56 items, 1819-1824.
167. BENSON, HARRY L., COLLECTION, MS.120 Miscellaneous maps, etc., showing
early land grants in Maryland; file cards showing location of early grants. Genealogical
charts of Benson, Adams, Purnell, Wilson, and other families in Worcester County, 1790.
Wills and other material relating to Accomac County, Virginia, 1663-1800. Atlas of land
surveys in Somerset County, Maryland. Miscellaneous notes, drawings, photostats, etc.,
all collected or made by Harry L. Benson, and relating to land grants in early Maryland.
12 boxes and 3 vols., 20th century.
168. BENTALOU, PAUL, JOURNAL, MS.125 Photostatic copies of journal of Paul
Bentalou, Baltimore merchant. Account of trades in general merchandise in North and
South America, West Indies, and Europe. Transactions are entered in full detail, in
narrative form. Occasional references to national and international politics, and to the
slave trade, immigration from South America, etc. 216 pp., 1784-1813.
169. BERGER, REV. A. J., ACCOUNT BOOKS AND PAPERS, MS.121 Account
books, 1845-1891, record personal expenses, money received from ministerial fees and
salary, accounts of pew holders, Christ Church, West- ern Run Parish, etc. (4 vols.). Box
of papers relating to church affairs includes letters concerning various rectorships in
Georgia, Virginia, Mary- land, and Pennsylvania; correspondence with Bishops W. R.
Whittingham, Stephen Elliott; Rev. William Bacon Stevens, Rev. John Johns, Rev. E. A.
Dalrymple. Miscellaneous deeds, etc. Papers cover 1828-1890. 4 vols. and 1 box, 18281891.
170. BERKLEY COLLECTION, MS.123 Papers of Dr. Henry J. Berkley (1860-1940)
include a scrapbook with clippings of cartoons and news items dealing with U. S.
participation in World War I. Typescripts by Dr. Berkley on the Hundred and Town of
Port Tobacco, Charles County; a chronological history of the town and city of Baltimore;
histories of the early Episcopal churches and parishes in Mary- land; the Huguenots in
Florida and South Carolina; legends of south- western Indians; adventuring with Sir John
Hawkins in England, Africa and America, 1567-1588. The collection also includes
photographed samples of Elizabethan calligraphy. 2 boxes, 1918, 1930-1940.
171. BERKLEY, HENRY J., ARTISTS' REGISTER, MS.1474 A typescript Descriptive
Register of First ThousandFortrait and Landscape Artists of English North America,
1607-1835, undated. Lists names of artists, place of birth, localities, speciality, dates, and
publications in which they are cited; compiled by Henry J. Berkley. 148 pp., n. d.
172. BERRY AUTOGRAPH ALBUM, MS.126 Autograph album of Mrs. Kate
Mattingly [Edwards] Berry. 1 vol., c. 1876-1878.
173. BERRY, KATE MATTINGLY, SCRAPBOOK, MS.126.1 Scrapbook containing
Christmas cards and postcards with current advertisements, including several for the
Howe Machine, an early sewing machine. 1 vol., c. 1882-1883.
174. BESORE PAPERS, MS.127 Receipts, bills, and accounts of George Besore, dry
goods merchant of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, largely relating to Baltimore firms. Some
letters included. 3 boxes, 1820-1865.
175. BETTS COMMONPLACE BOOK, MS.128 Commonplace book of Sarah M. A.
Betts, c. 1818, with selections from contemporary poets. 1 vol., c. 1818.
176. BIBBINS PAPERS, MS.129 Typescript and notes for The Beginnings of Maryland
and its First Capital- St. Mary's, c. 1933, by Mrs. Arthur B. Bibbins. Diary, 1901-1902, of
Mrs. Bibbins, entitled English Memoirs, and including her account of the opening of
Parliament in London., 1902. 1 box, 1901-1902,1933.
177. BIDEN PAPERS, MS.1203 Three documents relating to the settlement of the estate
of William Biden, 1863-1864. Last will and testament of Mary Biden, 1863. Lease from
Owen McManus to William Biden, August 28, 1820. Deed from Charles Warfield to
William Biden, 1838. 6 items, 1820-1864.
MS. 1936 JOHN B. BIEMILLER PAPERS Papers concerning the schoonerjohn R
Biemiller built by a man of the same name (d. 1917) in 1903: letters from Charles
Adams, the vessel's captain, to John B. Blemiller about manning and financing of the
ship, Blemiller's ice business, construction of the ship, its launching, ice, lumber, coal,
plaster, cement, and fertilizer, the grounding of the ship on a sand bar, insurance and trips
to Quebec, New York, Georgia, Cuba, Baltimore, Florida, Puerto Rico, and Philadelphia;
letters from E. S. Crosby to Mrs. Biemiller concerning the transfers of the ship's shares
after John B. Bierniller's death; other letters of E. S. Crosby to John B. Bierniller about
payments, sale of shares, and investments; documents on the sale of shares and
ownership of the vessel; report, 1971, by S. Blemiller describing the John B. Biemiller
with information on the cargoes, prices, ports, physical description, financing,
construction, and launching. 63 items, 1901-18, 1971
178. BILLS OF LADING, PORT OF BALTIMORE, MS.1209 Bills of lading (mainly
between 1800-1801) show goods imported through the Port of Baltimore-give duties
paid, quantities of goods, etc. Many of the bills are signed by Robert Purviance and
Edward Langworthy. 52 items, 1800-1806.
179. BIRCKHEAD CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOK, MS.130 Collection of broadsides,
clippings, cartoons, etc. MS. copies of miscellaneous items, especially poems, with
southern subjects predominating. 1 vol., 1861-1862. MS. 2318 BIRNIE FAMILY
PAPERS Letters to Clotworthy Birnie (1 765-1845): three letters, 1799-18 1 0, from Dr.
Upton Scott discussing English politics, Ireland, encouragements to Birnie to move to
Maryland, arrangements for the settlement of the Birnie family in Taneytown; letters
from family and friends after 1810 discuss family news, difficulties facing British
merchants and manufacturers, the British monetary crisis, and unrest in Ireland. 30 items,
1799-1890
180. BISHOP PAPERS, MS.1204 Correspondence of George W. Bishop and his son,
John S. Bishop, pertaining to the Worcester Locomotive Company, of which George
Bishop was President, and also to the Delaware-Maryland-Virginia Railroad and the
Worcester Railroad. Fragments and receipts of George W. Bishop. 55 items, 1874-1919.
MS.1977 MARIEA.W.MARTINBLAKEPAPERS Papers of Maryland teacher (ca. 1875ca. 1972): notebooks from the Maryland Normal School on mineralogy, arithmetic,
elocution, algebra, chemistry, teacher education, and physiology, 1893-96; programs
from the Maryland Normal School, 1893-96; diary discussing food prices, personal
health, war, food rationing, movies, national politics, stocks, and frequent mentions of her
husband, Frank N. Blake, a professor of Oriental languages at Johns Hopkins University,
1944; miscellaneous newspaper clippings concerning World War II. 1 box,1893-96,1944
181. BLACKFORD DIARY, MS.1087 Diary covers three years, 1829-1831. Writer, John
Blackford, seems to have been a prosperous farmer, storekeeper, and ferry owner. He
notes the names of those using the ferry and discusses the day's events-lumbering, hempmaking, selling of wheat, breeding of horses, and amount of money lent and owed.
Blackford resided at Hagerstown, Maryland. 1 vol., 1829-1831.
182. BLACKFORD RECORD AND ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.131 Eugene Blackford
ledgers, farm accounts, and journals; letterbooks relating to Sudbrook Farm Real Estate
Development, Baltimore County, 1894- 1907; also farm activities at Cleve, Baltimore
County, 1869-1895; detailed farm journal recording livestock, planting of crops, etc.,
1869-1884, accounts with Pikesville Dairy Company. Cash and investment accounts of
William M. Blackford of Lynchburg, Virginia, 1863-1864. 22 vols., 1863-1907.
183. BLAKE, HELEN D., DIARIES, MS.133 Personal diaries of Helen D. Blake of
Baltimore, with much material on North Avenue Methodist Church. 4 vols., 1922-1927.
184. BLAND PAPERS, MS.134 Collection of correspondence and papers of the Bland
family in England and Virginia. Material of Theodorick Bland includes a letter describing
life in Tennessee, 1798-1801; notes on Alexander's Chancery Proceedings; an analysis of
the United States Constitution (1463 pp.) and of the constitutions of various states (484
pp.); notes on cases tried before court in Ten- nessee, 1799-1801; manuscript catalogue
of Theodorick Bland7s books, Anna- polis, 1829; manuscript volume with a survey of
American institutions. Report to John Q. Adams from commission to investigate affairs
in South American countries, 1818. Notes on life in Chile and Argentina, 1818. Other
material in the collection includes ledger of Thomas Stockett Alexander, Bland's law
partner, 1849-1860, and a ledger with Alexandex?s notes on various cases. 5 boxes,
1757-1860. Available an mle-rafilm (no- 505)
185. BLOOMSBURY FARM ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.6 Accounts of receipts and
expenditures at Bloomsbury Farm (location not known), Columbus Shipley, overseer. 3
vols., 1849-1862.
186. BOETTINGER, WILLIAM O., PAPERS, MS.1041 Collection of catalogues
primarily relating to meteorological instruments, photographs of these instruments, and
athletic memorabilia of the donor, William G. Boettinger; material relating to his
association with various firms in designing meteorological and aeronautical instruments.
2 boxes, 1899-1965.
MS. 2032 BOGGS FAMILY PAPERS Letters concerning the litigation over the estate of
Ellen M. Boggs. Principals include Catherine Berry, daughter of Mrs. Boggs, and
William L. Marbury and Morgan H. Bench, lawyers involved in the case. 1 box,18951900
187. BOHEMIA MANOR PAPERS, MS.1556 Wills, deeds, and other documents
relating to Augustine Herni an and Bohemia Manor, Cecil County, Maryland. Include
copy of Herin an's memorandum on the original foundation of the manor, his Letters of
Denization, naturalization papers, wills, etc. Material on legal controversies among later
holders of the property (Herrman family). c. 40 items, 1660-1791.
MS. 1950 BOKEL-GALLAGHER PAPERS Undated notebook of J. M. Gallagher with
notes and outlines on various legal subjects including contracts, deeds, mergers, and the
nature of evidence and testimony in court cases; Patrick Gallagher Is time book, 1879-82,
while supervising the construction and repair of roads in Balti- more County; undated
exercise book in German owned by Ella Gallagher; assorted receipts, 1876-91, mostly
made out to Patrick Gallagher for alterations on a suit of clothes, liquor, ground rents, and
construction work; five letters, 1917-18, written by George W. Bishop, John Maynard,
and D. S. Lyons to Martha Bokel while serving in the United States Army about military
life and training and life on the front line in France. 25 items, 1876-1918
MS. 1904 BOKEL PAPERS Correspondence concerning Helen Gallagher Bokel's (I 862194 1) membership in the Notre Dame College Alumnae Association and the Contribution to the Sister Meletin Memorial Fund made by her daughter, Dorothy Bokel. 7
items, 1896-1920
188. BONAPARTE, CHARLES J., LETTERS, MS.1598 Correspondence between
Charles J. Bonaparte and Mrs. Francis King Carey on social legislation, the Consumers'
League, the Ten Hour Law (establishing a ten-hour working day for women), the State
Board of Health, child labor, and the improvement of working and living conditions. c.
50 items, 1911-1918. MS. 2205 CHARLES J. BONAPARTE PAPERS Correspondence
of Baltimore lawyer and politician (1851-1921): Balti- more law practice; his position as
secretary of the navy; political correspondence with Maryland figures such as William
F. Broening, William Cabell Bruce, Charles Stewart Davison, Joseph I. France, Robert
Garrett, Reno S. Harp, William Hogarth, Charles Morris Howard, William H. Jackson,
Henry Barton Jacobs, John Henry Keene, Josiah L. Kerr, Sydney E. Mudd, Gifford
Pinchot, Blanchard Randall, Albert C. Ritchie, Alfred Jenkins Shriver, Galen Tait,
Ovington E. Waller; requests for financial aid and support from various charitable,
educational, and political organizations such as the library of the University of
Pennsylvania, Saint Mary's Industrial School of Baltimore, Mayflower Sailor's Hotel,
Smith College, Catholic and Indian Missions, Roosevelt Memorial Association, National
Civil Service Reform League, American Committee for the Independence of Armenia,
American Social Hygiene Association, Republican State Committee. 2 boxes, 1905-09,
1919-21 MS. 2194 ELIZABETH PATTERSON BONAPARTE BIOGRAPHICAL
MANUSCRIPT Manuscript biography of Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (1785-1879) by
Dorothy Mackay Quynn (1898-1963) sponsored by the American Federation of
University Women with ten chapters by Quynn and four by her husband, William R.
Quynn, from her notes; a copy of a talk on Bonaparte delivered by Mrs. Quynn before the
Maryland Historical Society, 1953; a short unpublished article on the marriage of
Patterson and Jerome Bonaparte; correspondence between William R. Quynn and P.
William Filby about the manuscript biography, 1973-74. See Dorothy Mackay Quynn,
"Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte," Notable American Women, 1607-1950 ed. Edward T.
James (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1971), 1: 192-4. 1 box,1953,1963,1973-74
189. BONAPARTE PAPERS, MS.141-5 Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte materialcorrespondence and memoranda books. Bulk of material is on her life in Europe, 18151840, and marriage to Jerome Bonaparte. List of property, jewels, etc. Reply from
Lafayette to an invitation from her, n. d., and various business items. Letters of Jerome
Bonaparte to various correspondents, 1805-1852 (6 items). Official documents on
Jerome's career, 1796-1804. Copy of marriage contract. Common- place books of Jerome
Napoleon Bonaparte at Harvard. Three letterbooks, 1854-1861, 1863-1870, with copies
of letters of Jerome N. Bonaparte and Jerome N. Bonaparte, Jr. C. 200 bills of Jerome N.
Bonaparte, Jr., and items on his claim against France. Charles J. Bonaparte political
correspondence with Theodore Roosevelt, George Wickersham, George B. Cortelyou,
Elihu Root, Ira Remsen, J. S. Crosby, J. D. Long, James Bryce. MS. copy of the analysis
of and remarks on the will of William Patterson (will dated 1827), c. 124 pages; original
signed Reverdy Johnson, March, 1835. Scrap- books of newsclippings: and miscellanea.
Typescript copy of letter from member of the bar to the members of the bench,
concerning judge Baer, n. d. Blank sheet of paper found in carriage of Napoleon after
Waterloo, with his watermark. 19 boxes and 17 vols., 1785-1921.
MS. 1942 HATTIE BONBRIGHT PAPERS Letters to Hattie Bonbright of Pittsburgh
from Roswell R. Frisbee written during his service in the Forty-sixth Regiment,
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, 1861-64, about Frisbee's affection for Bonbright with
additional references on the war and military life in Virginia, Tennessee, and Alabama; a
letter from Bonbright to Frisbee and a Baltimore Sun newspaper clipping, 1869,
containing the confession of Samuel B. Arnold regarding his part in Booth's alleged
Lincoln abduction conspiracy. 19 items, 1862-69
190. BOND ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.22 Medical account book of Dr. Thomas E. Bond,
Sr., started in 1832 and continued ? by his son, Dr. T. E. Bond, Jr. Notes on various
medical subjects included. 1 vol., 1832-1850.
191. BOND ACCOUNTS, MS.61.1 Collection of land papers, accounts, inventories, etc.,
1758-1849, concerning the Bond family (John Bond, c. 1730-1792, received land grants
in Baltimore County, and with his marriage to Alice Fell of Fell's Point, received Fells
Forest). Letters of Dr. Thomas E. Bond, editor of Christian Advocate and Journal, from
various abolitionists at the time of the slavery question, 1836-1841. Letter from John H.
B. Latrobe. Accounts and settlement of John Bond's estate by his son, Thomas Bond.
Material on court cases, bonds, etc. Opinion of William Pinkney, William Cooke, and P.
Key about the property on Hampstead Hill leased by J. Bond for 99 years to Elisba (?)
Tyson, 1790. 1 box, 1758-1840.
192. BOND, BEVERLY W., JR., PAPERS, MS.63 Manuscript (apparently unpublished)
entitled The United States Emerges, by Beverly W. Bond, Jr. 1 item, n. d. (20th century).
193. BOND CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOK, MS.59 Volume with clippings of Civil War
and reconstruction period relating to Maryland and the south, and the activities of Judge
Hugh L. Bond. 1 vol., c. 1861-1865.
194. BOND FAMILY PAPERS, MS.61 Leases, deeds, and financial records of various
members of the Bond family of Baltimore City and Baltimore and Harford Counties. The
lands involved are mainly in Fell's Point and other Baltimore County localities.
Genealog- ical data on Bond and Fell families. Deeds to Strawberry Alley Methodist
Meeting House (1776). Ledger of John Bond of Fell's Point, 1749-1767, and day book,
1783-1789. Minutes and accounts of "Fountain Company," formed to exploit minerals in
Frederick County, 1744-1764. 1 box, 1749-1844.
195. BOND-McCULLOCH FAMILY PAPERS, MS.1159 Small group of miscellaneous
correspondence of various members of the Bond-McCulloch families, mostly addressed
to Miss Kate Bond of Balti- more, 1860-1864. Relates to family history and activities of
the family during the Civil War period. Genealogical material on the Bonds, McCullochs
of Ardnell, and Birckheads. Large family tree of Bond family. Letters of Judge Hugh
Lennox Bond, 1864-1868. Letters concern political issues, especially slavery and
reconstruction. 1 box, c. 1850-1870.
196. BOND PAPERS, MS.60 Sketch of Bernard T. Carter by Carroll T. Bond.
Scrapbooks (2 vols.) of letters from lawyers and libraries concerning the distribution of
Bond's History of Maryland Court of Appeals. Manuscript notes on Thomas Jennings.
journal of trip abroad, 1914. journals of Canadian trips and journals of social events.
Miscellaneous correspondence. 2 boxes and 2 vols., 1887-1935.
197. BOND PAPERS, MS.1206 Letters from judge Hugh L. Bond to his wife, Anna,
while serving on the bench during the Ku Klux Klan threats in North Carolina. Mainly
personal items, but references to the judicial proceedings, etc. Also included are
Proceedings of the Ku Klux Klan Trials, Columbia, S. C., 1872, and Official Report of
the Proceedings of the U. S. Circuit Court, Hon. Hugh L. Bond, Circuit Judge, Presiding
Columbia, 1872. Scrapbook of judge Bond. 37 items, 1870-1873.
BOND, CARROLL TANEY PAPERS MS. 60.1 Diary of Bond (1873-1943) on vacation
at York Harbor, Maine, in August, 1942: daily activities; other vacationing Baltimoreans;
personal health problems. Correspondence: appropriate repository for the diary; Bond's
interest in the "Broad Arrow" mark, a colonial mark designating government property. 10
items, 1932-43
198. BOND, THOMAS E., PAPERS, MS.1207 Unindexed miscellaneous papers of the
Bond family, especially Thomas E. Bond, including deeds, bonds, indentures, c. 1770;
family letters, c. 1800- 1840; five page typed outline of the McCulloch family (relatives
of the Bonds), 1587-1840. 26 items, c. 1770-1866.
MS. 2067 THOMAS BOND PORTRAIT COLLECTION Correspondence between
Walter D. Wise of the Southern Military Society, members of the Bond families of
Maryland and Massachusetts, and authorities at the University of Pennsylvania and the
College of Physicians about the identity of portraits of two different men with the name
of Thomas Bond. 21 items, 1909-30
MS. 2028 STEPHEN BONSAL PAPERS Handwritten and typewritten notes from
American and English primary and secondary sources and printed material such as
newspaper clippings and pamphlets for a proposed but unfinished history of the Maryland
Line during the Revolutionary War by Stephen Bonsai (1865-1951); letters to and from
Bonsai concerning material and Maryland loyalists; copy of a letter from Bonsai to Sen.
Robert F. Wagner (1941) concerning a congressional debate on Franklin D. Roosevelt's
foreign policy and Adolf Hitler's Germany. 2 boxes, 1909-74 MS. 1750 BOONE
FAMILY DIARIES Diary of Sarah P. Kennedy Boone of Pennsylvania, 1865; diary of
William M. Boone (1836-79), president of the Mount Vernon Company of Baltimore,
1865 and 1874-77; diary of Agnes Boone travelling in Europe (Germany, England,
France, and Scotland), the Middle East, and the Western United States, 1888-97. 1
box,1865,1874-77,1888-97
199. BOONSBOUROUGH TURNPIKE ROAD COMPANY MINUTE BOOK, MS.62
Proceedings of group formed to build and operate a road from Boons- bourough to
Hager's Town, with complete details of construction and development. 1 vol., 1822-1911.
MS. 2150 GEORGE W. BOOTH PAPERS Acknowledgements to George W. Booth
(1844-1914) by recipients of copies of his memoirs Personal Reminiscences of a
Maryland Soldier in the War Between the States, 1861-1865 (Baltimore: Fleet, McGinley
and Company, 1898); letters between Booth and Bradley T. Johnson about Booth's
manuscript on the 1862 engagement between the Merrimac and the Monitor. 68 items,
1898-99
200. BOOTH, JUNIUS BRUTUS, BIOGRAPHY, MS.1039 Manuscript of a biography
of Junius Brutus Booth (unpublished) by Wil- liam Stump Forwood. Several letters,
primarily from Dr. Forwood (Presi- dent of the Harford County Historical Society) to Dr.
G. W. Archer, on matters pertaining to the Historical Society, the Stump family, and the
biography of Booth. 1 MS. (300 pp.) and 4 items, 1886-1894.
MS. 2125 BOOTH PAPERS One undated letter from Mary Ann Booth (1802-85) to John
Wilkes Booth (1838-65) about her loneliness; one letter from Edwina Booth Grossman to
a Mrs. Mahony, 1927, containing an autograph of John Wilkes Booth; deed of
assignment between Mary Ann Booth and Samuel A. S. Kyle for tract of land in Harford
County, 1878. 5 items, 1865, 1878, 1927
MS. 1267 CHARLES W. BOOZ AND SONS RECORDS Record of ships hauled on the
marine railway of Charles W. Booz and Sons, shipbuilders at Fells Point in Baltimore:
name of ship; rig; tons; depth of keel; rough sketches of the lines of ships. 1 vol., 1874-82
MS. 1671 CHARLES W. BOOZ AND SONS RECORDS Record books of Baltimore
shipbuilders located in Fells Point: one volume with orders (1880), employee times
(1882-86), and costs of vessel constructions (1884-86); four volumes of time books,
1894-97, 1900-04, 1907-12, and 1947-49; ledger, 1902-19, with records of vessels and
ship owners; five volumes of daybooks, 1902-15 and 1917-21; a hauling book for the
marine railway, 1880-1902. 7 boxes, 1880-1949
201. BORDLEY-CALVERT MANUSCRIPTS, MS.82 Letters and documents of
members of the Calvert family, notably Benedict Leonard Calvert (1700-1732), Governor
of Maryland from 1727 until his death. Papers of Thomas Hearne, English antiquarian,
and John Beale Bordley and family. 2 boxes, 1612, 1705-1804.
202. BORDLEY, ELIZA, PAPERS, MS.1210 Correspondence between various members
of the de la Roche, Mifflin, and Bordley families (Eliza [Bordley] Gibson ,et al.), many
of the letters in French, c. 1778-1861. Blank certificate of the Defenders of Baltimore
Asso- ciation, 1842, signed by George F. de la Roche. Letters to James W. Foster of the
Maryland Historical Society from two members of the Lung family concerning the
provenance of this collection. Include notes on family history, 1953-1954. 21 items, c.
1778-1861, 1953-1954.
MS. 2063 JAMES BORDLEY,JR. PAPERS Typescript of a 1930 lecture by Bordley
(1874-1956) to the Roland Park Women's Club about the manufacture of glass in
America, 1609-1790; letter (1932) from Harrold E. Gillingham to Bordley describing and
enclosing a 1769 furniture bill from James Gillingham to James Bordley; typescript
entitled "A Study of Baltimore Furniture-Period 1785-1815." 4 items, 1769, 1930-32
203. BORDLEY PAPERS, MS.64 Thomas Bordley and family papers; correspondents
include his sons, Stephen, William and John Beale Bordley; Samuel Chew, Patrick
Hepburn, Daniel Dulany. Medical diagnoses and records. journal of Thomas Bordley's
voyage to England. Volume with copies of letters of James T. Earle and family, 1830.
Letters of William Hollyday, 1852-1860. Letters to James T. Earle, etc., 1830-1832.
Patents, deeds and land records. Dr. James Bordley's correspondence and notes on the
Tilghman, Lloyd, Frisby, Hollyday, Earle, and Tobins families. Data on Readboume,
Hollyday family house in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. Sketch of the Tilghman
family by judge Richard T. Earle. Virginia three pound note of 1773 signed by B.
Dandridge and John Blair. Reply to an invitation from Mrs. Charles Carroll (Barrister) by
Mr. and Mrs. Johnston of Bladensburg. 3 boxes, c. 1720-1955.
204. BORDLEY, STEPHEN, LETTERBOOKS, MS.81 Five letterbooks (1727-1759) of
Bordley's correspondence with brothers, Thomas, William, John Beale Bordley, and
Matthias Harris, William Hunt, Flowerdewe & Norton. Subjects covered are schooling of
Stephen and half- brother, Thomas, 'law suits over Bordley lands, love of Stephen
Bordley and Peggy Shippen, and of Elizabeth Bordley and "J. A." Setting up of Snowden's Ironworks, electioneering for Lower House, appointment as Naval Officer for
Annapolis, 1755, effect of privateers and European wars on shipping. Much on
collecting, selling, and shipping of tobacco, and on ordering goods from England. Letters
between Maryland Historical Society and F. Sims McGrath, who financed the restoration
of this material in 1950. 5 vols., 1727-1759 (1950). Available on microfilm (no. 505)
MS. 2254 FRANZ BORNSCHEIN PAPERS Manuscript and printed music composed or
arranged by Franz Carl Bornschein (1879-1948), a professor at the Peabody Conservatory
of Music in Baltimore: choral works; instrumental solos and ensembles; symphonic tone
poems. Register available. 47 boxes, 1897-1951
205. BOSLEY PAPERS, MS.83 Deeds, indentures, plats, wills, etc., of Bosley family
including (Mary) Elizabeth Bosley, Dr. Richard Emory, Anna Warfield, S. Davis
Warfield. 1 box, 1717-1719. MS. 2275 BOTANY CLUB OF MARYLAND MINUTE
BOOK Club business; maintenance of an herbarium; plant discovery and classification;
scientific inquiry into botany; a printed copy of the club's constitution and by-laws with a
list of founding members. 1 vol., 1888-91
206. BOUIS PAPERS, MS.1211 Patents for inventions for cooking and heating
apparatus, 1812-1837, with drawings of three, by John Bouis. Patents have presidential
signatures. Also included is a land grant of Anne Arundel County property to Alexander
Warfield, signed Benedict Leonard Calvert, 1727. 7 items, 1727,1812-1837.
207. BOULDIN PAPERS, MS.1212 Correspondence, March-June, 1812, dealing with
the proposed survey of the City of Baltimore and Jehu Bouldin's candidacy for the work.
Includes certificates by the City Commissioners as to Bouldin's qualifications as a
surveyor and also Luther Martin's positive declaration in favor of him. 9 items, 1812
(March-June).
208. BOURNE PAPERS, MS.1213 Letters to Sylvanus Bourne, American merchant in
Amsterdam and the U. S. Consul there. Commercial and political subjects include sale of
tobacco and remittance through Hamburg; Jay's Treaty; treaty of England and Spain with
Algeria; advancement of 5,000 pounds to be invested in butter; German princes malting
peace, etc. 5 items, 1794-1797.
209. BOWEN ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.85 Administration record of the estate of Mary
Bowen (George Roberts, executor). Volume gives inventory, and shows expenses for
care of insane daughter in Alms House in Baltimore County. 1 vol., 1816-1825.
MS. 1755 LUCY LEIGH BOWIE COLLECTION Miscellaneous papers of Lucy Leigh
Bowie (1872-1966) and letters of her parents and relatives including members of the
Leigh, Davis, Hollyday, Gardiner, Thomas, and Bowie families. Leigh family, 17951843: letters, 1795-96, from friends to John Leigh; letters from John Leigh and others to
his son, George S. Leigh, some concerning the latter's marriage in 1823; a statement by
John Leigh about politics, ca. 183 1. Davis family: letters, 1877-90, from an Ojibway
minister, mostly to Rebecca D. Davis, describing his missionary work on White Earth
Reservation. Hollyday family: transcripts of scattered letters, 1653-1795, and one
concerning the Holly- day genealogy, 1858. Gardiner family: letters to Eliza C. Gardiner
from friends and relatives, 1840-67, mostly containing family news; letters, 1847-98, to
and from her daughters, Lucy Leigh, Lottie Leigh, and Mary S. Gardiner, teachers at
Saint Mary's Seminary in Saint Mary's County; Mary Gardiner's correspondence with
Philip W. Thomas at the beginning of the Civil War and some letters in 1869 from her
future husband, Thomas John Davis Bowie. Bowie family: a letter from Arthur Pue
Gorman, 1875, concerning T. J. D. Bowie's job on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal;
fragments of Allen Bowie land documents; letters, 1888-1908, of John Leeds Bowie,
brother of Lucy Leigh Bowie; some miscellaneous letters, 1836-93, of unidentified
writers or recipients, manuscript poems, lists, and recipes; letters on the coming of the
Civil War and the Confederacy; portion of the diary of Walter Bowie, describing fighting
in Virginia in the winter of 1863; five typescript letters, 1861-64, from Somerville Sollers
describing his experiences as a soldier in the Maryland Line; an 1864 letter from M. A.
Beatty describing the death of her son, Lt. Edward Beatty, in the federal prison at
Johnson's Island. Lucy Leigh Bowie papers, 1908-59: letters from relatives and friends,
mainly concerning family news and history, experiences during World War I (letters
from Ernest R. Chamberlain) and World War II (letters from Edward W. Bowie, fighting
in the Pacific, and Tench T. Marye, stationed in Europe during and after the war), and
personal research; a few letters from H. C. Mercer, 1916-17, concern the publication of
her article on the Bowie knife; a large group of research notes and drafts of letters, some
concerning her work on the Frederick, Maryland barracks; copy of a letter by Lucy Leigh
Bowie, 1925, to the Woman's Club of Rockville concerning the disposition of the Allen
Bowie Davis collection of artifacts, clothing, household articles and books donated to the
club in 1904 to start a museum. 3 boxes, 1795-1959
210. BOWIE, WALTER W., COLLECTION, MS.86 Business papers and letters of the
Bowie family of Maryland, 1898-1936 (Walter W. Bowie, et al.). Deal with legal matters,
etc. MS. copies of Bowie genealogical data, and data on related families, dating back to
16th century. 2 boxes, 1898-1936.
211. BOWMAN, ALONZO, DAYBOOK, MS.1500 Daybook of Alonzo Bowman,
presumably a general merchant. Includes accounts with him, 1848-1860, at
Perrymansville, Harford County. Diary January, 1868-May, 1868. Miscellaneous
accounts to 1873. 1 vol., 1848-1873.
MS. 2045 BOWMAN DIARIES Harry S. Bowman and his brother Zoba F. Bowman,
sailors aboard the U.S.S. Dixie in the Carribbean during the Spanish-American War:
visits to Cuba, Haiti, and Trinidad; life and activities aboard ship; skirmishes with
Spanish ships; weather conditions. 2 vols., 1898 MS. 1817 BOYD FAMILY PAPERS
Petitions, warrants, commissions, and testimony regarding the successful attempt of
Augustus and Milcha Boyd for reimbursement of a loan made with Cooper S. Boyd,
1854-56; miscellaneous land papers, 1806, 1869, and 1888; warrant and acquittal papers
for Caroline Schnabel, 1855. 25 items, 1806, 1854-56, 1869, 1888
212. BOYD-HOOPMAN PAPERS, MS.1208 Letters of Stephen Boyd of Harford
County and other members of the Boyd family to Mary Elizabeth Hoopman (niece) at
Lititz Seminary, Lan- caster County, Pennsylvania. Letters to M. E. Hoopman from
friends, 1836- 1849. Miscellaneous items include photostat of land deed of Matthias Van
Bibber of Cecil County to Andrew Shrager, December 16, 1709. Broadside of E. Cain of
Harford County advertising for a runaway Negro, November 21, 1801. Broadside notice
from Pennsylvania State Livestock Sanitary Board for quarantine because of foot and
mouth disease, c. 1914. 500 items, 1709, 1801, 1836-1849, c. 1914.
213. BOYD JOURNALS, MS.84 Daily account of voyage to Colombia, South America,
1845, to Mediter- ranean, England, and other European areas, 1846-1847, by James
McHenry Boyd. 2 vols., 1845-1847.
214. BOYD PAPERS, MS.1214 Correspondence of Dr. John Boyd of Baltimore and Sam
Caldwell of Phila- delphia, 1782-1783. Also several deeds, 1820-1821. 8 folders, 17821783, 1820-1821.
215. BOYLE, JAMES, FEE BOOK, MS.89 Professional and business accounts of a
Baltimore lawyer, James Boyle. 1 vol., 1808-1822.
MS. 1934 JOHN LEEDS BOZMAN PAPERS Fee list of Bozman (1757-1823), a lawyer
of Talbot and Caroline Counties, 1788-1808; commonplace book of Bozman with notes
of elections, slavery, and a wide range of topics, some related to his historical studies,
ca. 1820; genealogical information on the Kerr, Bozman, and Leeds families; notes by
John Bozman Kerr on families and individuals of Talbot and Caroline Counties. 1 vol.,
1788-1876
216. BOZMAN NOTEBOOKS, MS.87 Extracts from Maryland State Papers, 1636-1658,
made by John Leeds Bozman of Talbot County, Maryland, 1 vol. Rough draft of an
enlarged edition of a pamphlet containing essays on several subjects concerning the Laws
of Maryland, published 1802 under the title A New Arrangement of the Courts of Justice
of the State of Maryland. 2 vols., c. 1800.
217. BRACKENRIDGE COLLECTION, MS.88 Letters of William D. Brackenridge
concerning the Wilkes Expedition of 1838, and botanical gardens. Correspondents
include Captain Charles Wilkes, John Torrey, Asa Gray, Johns Hopkins, R. W.
McClelland (c. 80 items, all photostatic copies). journals record daily events of Wilkes
Expedition and later expeditions in Oregon and California, kept by William D.
Brackenridge, 5 vols. Describe places visited, with observations on botanical items seen.
Vols. 3-5 are notes also included in vol. 2. 5 vols. and c. 80 items, 1834-1854.
218. BRADFORD DIARIES, MS.1077 Xerox prints of the typescript copy of the diary of
Mrs. Phoebe [George] Bradford, housed at the Eleutherian Mills Historical Library,
Wilmington, Delaware. Mrs. Bradford was a resident of Wilmington. Original diary the
property of the Historical Society of Delaware. 2 boxes (1997 pp.), 1832-1839.
MS. 1802 AUGUSTUS W. BRADFORD PAPERS Receipts of Bradford (1806-81) and
his wife for payments on household goods, household furnishings, and hardware supplies.
22 items, 1865-68
MS. 1077.1 PHOEBE GEORGE BRADFORD PAPERS Sections of the diaries of
Phoebe George Bradford (Mrs. Moses Bradford) (1794-1840) not included in MS. 1077:
December 6, 1833-March 12, 1834; October 16, 1834-January 13, 1835; June 20, 1836December 14, 1836; December 14, 1836-April 6, 1837; and January 21, 1839-April 15,
1839. Descriptions of social and daily activities, opinions of family matters and religion,
and occasional references to national and local matters; commentary upon her work with
the Female Bible Society, Female Hospitable Society, and the Female Colonial Society of
Wilmington, Delaware; remarks on Negro slavery in the 1830s (particularly the colonization effort in Liberia) and the relationship between the United States and Mexico.
Photocopies only; originals in the Historical Society of Delaware. Pub- lished as W.
Emerson Wilson, ed., Diaries of Phoebe George Bradford, 1832- 1839 (Wilmington:
Historical Society of Delaware, 1976). 1 box,1833-39
219. BRADFORD JOURNALS, MS.90 Daily record kept by Augustus W. Bradford to
show his actions as Governor of Maryland during the Civil War. Mainly concern
appointments and pardons. 4 vols., 1862-1865.
220. BRADFORD PAPERS, MS.1215 Correspondence of Augustus W. Bradford,
Governor of Maryland from 1862-1866, covers 1860-1879 (c. 650 items). Subjects
include miscellaneous political questions, the knitting machine, slavery, Civil War
(including the burning of Bradford's house by Confederate troops). Critical commentary
by Bradford on pamphlet advocating John A. J. Creswell for Vice Presi- dent, 1864.
Correspondents include R. H. Atwell, Montgomery Blair, H. P. Brooks, T. K. Carroll, Jr.,
C. C. Cox, T. W. Crisfield, J. Townsend Daniel, H. Winter Davis, John A. Dix, Thomas
Donaldson, A. Evans, Horace Gree- ley, Reverdy Johnson, Charles E. Phelps, Francis
Thomas. 8 boxes (c. 650 items), 1860-1879.
MS. 1870 SAMUEL WEBSTER BRADFORD PAPERS Genealogical charts and records
of the Bradford, Kell, and Skinner families: lists of deaths, marriages, births, and deeds of
the Bradford family; biographical information on Augustus Bradford, Samuel Bradford,
and William Bradford; letters from J. G. Bradford, 1879-95, concerning the genealogy of
the Bradford family; letters of Samuel Webster Bradford (1856-1932) concerning the
Bradford genealogy, 1895-1900; correspondence between Leonard Roden and Samuel
Webster Bradford concerning the quality of different clays that were tested in the making
of enamelled bricks, 1900-2; letter from Samuel W. Bradford to the editor of the
Baltimore News, ca. 1890, concerning the preservation of papers found in the State
House at Annapolis; undated material concerning the Maryland and United States
constitutions; letters concerning a list of members of the Union Society of the Civil War,
1907. 2 boxes, 1632-1931 MS. 2337 1. G. BRADWELL PAPERS Confederate soldier
in the Thirty-first Georgia Regiment, Company L: Bradwell's (b. 1842) recollections of
major campaigns of the Civil War including Cold Harbor, Gettysburg, the Shenandoah
Valley campaign, the Confederate drive toward Washington, D.C., and the defense of
Richmond with descriptions of troop movements, camp life, and the work of leading
generals on both sides; letters from Bradwell, 1933-34, to Douglas G. Carroll, Jr. about
his reminiscences and their possible publication. 6 items, 1861-65, 1933-34
221. BRAND-WHITTINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE, MS.122 Volume contains
copies of letters between Rev. William F. Brand and Rt. Rev. William R. VvUttingham,
4th Episcopal Bishop of Maryland, re duties of clergy as citizens of a divided state and
nation. Some letters are extracts, some compiled from drafts, by Brand. Narrative is
inserted with the letters. Sennons loose in back of volume. 1 vol., 1861-1863.
222. BRANNAN ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.105 Accounts kept by William Brannan
(resident on Susquehanna River near Darlington, Harford County), 1819-1823. Material
deals mainly with sale of salt and shad. 1 vol., 1819-1823.
223. BRANTLY, WILLIAM T., COLLECTION, MS.132 Account books, scrapbooks,
journals, lecture notes, sermons, correspondence and miscellanea of William T. Brantly,
Sr. and Jr. (Baptist ministers in Philadelphia and Baltimore) and William T. Brantly, III,
Baltimore attorney. 18 vols. and miscellaneous papers, 1819-1911.
224. BRENGLE HOME GUARDS MINUTE BOOK, MS.135 Constitution and
proceedings of Brengle Home Guards in Frederick, Mary- land, formed for "the
protection of the citizens of Frederick from mobs, violence, and at the same time to do all
that good citizens of Maryland may lawfully do, to preserve the Union." Roll of 305
members, headed by Cap- tain Alfred E. Brengle, with John A. Steiner, Secretary. 1 vol.,
1861.
225. BREREWOOD-BOURK ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.136 Accounts of Captain Thomas
Bourk's Company (Dorchester County), Colonel Richardson's Battalion, Maryland,
Flying Camp, June-December, 1776. job Brerewood's accounts of rents of lands of James
and Hugh Eccleston, 1808-1816. 1 vol., 1776,1808-1816.
226. BREVITT LETTERBOOK, MS.137 Letterbook of Joseph Brevitt of Baltimore with
correspondence to and from Brevitt and his father, letters to English friends, etc. Deal
with personal and family matters with some references to Baltimore. 1 vol., 1798-1815.
227. BREVITT PAPERS, MS.1216 Collection of land papers relating to Calvert County,
Maryland, named for donor, Mrs. Katherine Brevitt. Primarily relate to Island Neck and
Teux- bury, 1669-1755. John Broome is a frequent principal. 15 items, 1669-1755. MS.
2265 BREWER, JAMES H. FITZGERALD Original typewritten manuscript of James H.
Fitzgerald Brewer's History of the 175th Infantry (Fifth Maryland) (Baltimore: Maryland
Historical Society, 1955) covering the regiment's history from 1774 to 1954. 1 vol., 1955
228. BREWER, JUDGE NICHOLAS, COLLECTION, MS.1641 Receipts, accounts and
bills of judge Nicholas Brewer, 1842-1869. Accounts of Brewer with William Kirby.
Letters between various members of the Shriver family and one from Thomas Iglehart to
Thomas Bicknell, 1822. Small notebook of Julian [Brewer?] containing court or arrest
records. Material on trials in Chancery Court, July Term, 1806. Oath and declaration of
Christian religion, signed by Henry M. Murray, 1809. Carriage license to Nicholas
Brewer, Annapolis, 1848. Document concerning case of Nicholas Brewer, administrator
of Thomas Bicknell, vs. Rachel and Benja- min Watkins, administrators of Nicholas
Watkins (complaint dismissed, 1846). Several of the above items have photocopies
included. 152 items, 1806-1869.
229. BREWER PAPERS, MS.1615 Papers of judge Nicholas Brewer of Anne Arundel
County are: Vol. 1, Calendar of Trials in Chancery and Injunctions, September Term,
1809, through December Term, 1810; Vol. 2, Calendar of Court Cases, 1820-1831, with
trials, appearances, appeals. 2 vols., 1809-1831.
230. BREWER, PETER S., COPYBOOK, MS.1491 Copybook of Peter S. Brewer
containing mathematical problems; also farm memoranda and farm recipes. No details of
writer known. 1 vol., c. 1834-1836.
231. BREWINGTON, HENRY J., NOTEBOOK, MS.1156 Account book of Henry J.
Brewington from 1842-1887. Contains record of cash drawn and profits made, but no
details of the transactions involved. 1 vol., 1842-1887.
232. BRICE-JENNINGS PAPERS, MS.1997 Collection mainly relates to John Brice of
Annapolis and Edmund Jennings, Chief justice and Secretary of State of the Province of
Maryland. Includes miscellaneous business papers, 1732-1755, 1762-1792, those in the
latter group chiefly relating to John Brice (include pages from invoice book showing
goods shipped from London firms, etc.). Shipping receipts, 1730- 1773, James Brice and
Vachel Denton. Business papers of Colonel James F. Brice; plat in Cecil County, 1803;
affidavit of worth of servant, Charlotte, 1853; inventory of John Brice's estate. James
Brice's Soldiers' Guide from a newspaper, 1826. Family letters, 1830-1835; bills and
receipts. Letter, c. 1700, signed by Daniel Dulany, Sr., (badly damaged). Copy (n. d.) of
1659 order to Dutch to leave land in Maryland. Deeds to Brice lands in Anna- polis,
1713-1717. Two deeds from Cecil Calvert-to J. Smith, 1660, and to Richard Barthohnay
(Bartholmay's Neck), 1672. Tobacco accounts, 1717- 1740, John Brice, Edmund
Jennings, Charles Carroll. Miscellaneous items, 1740-1758, and undated. Account book,
1807. Genealogical notes on Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, and her will (n.
d.). Deed of Thomas Jennings to Henry Dorsey. Business letters of Thomas Jennings and
John Brice. Affidavit of Philip Jones re a boundary, 1746. Newspaper clipping, 1854,
giving history of the Jennings family in reference to the Jennings estate in England. c.
170 items, 1660-1853.
233. BRICE PROTEST BOOK, MS.138 Depositions taken before John Brice, Deputy
Notary Public, being statements of masters of vessels concerning loss and damage
sustained by the party making the protest, sealed by John Brice. Includes full copies of
charter parties and agreements, with considerable data on the tobacco trade contained in
the depositions. 1 vol., 1734-1743.
234. BRIGGS ALBUM, MS.139 Verse and prose writings, original and copied, begun by
Sarah B. Briggs of Alexandria, Virginia, and continued by her and by Deborah Stabler in
Montgomery County, Maryland. 1 vol., 1828-1840. MS. 1716 ISAAC BRIGGS, SR.
PAPERS Papers of engineer and surveyor (I 763-1825): letter to his wife Hannah
describing the Mississippi Territory, 1804; bill for food, 1820-24; photocopy (location
of original unknown) of membership in the Literary and Philosophical Society of New
York, 1818; diary maintained while working on the Erie Canal, 1817-19, with a
description of a boat trip from New York to Albany, 1817, account of work done on the
canal, and expenses and supplies. 6 items, 1804-24
235. BRIGGS, ISAAC, NOTEBOOK, MS.146 Volume contains survey notes on Erie
Canal, and sample practical trigo- nometry problems, by Isaac Briggs, c. 1817.
Transcription, made by Isaac Briggs, Jr., of a journal of his father's journey to Ohio,
1824. Account by Hannah Briggs of her husband's death, January, 1825. 1 vol., 18171825.
236. BRIGGS-STABLER PAPERS, MS.147 Personal, business, and family papers of
Isaac Briggs and James P. Stabler families (latter from Sharon, Sandy Springs, Maryland,
and forming center of family spread into Ohio). Important subjects include Georgia
lands; steam engines; survey of Mississippi territory; visit with Jefferson and Madison,
1804; New Orleans, 1804; Creek Indians, 1805; Louisiana Terri- tory; cotton and woollen
factories; Erie Canal; Quaker affairs (Sarah B. Stabler a well known Quaker poetess);
Albany, New York, 1818; Wilming- ton, Delaware, 1815-1817; James River and other
Virginia canals; visit with Jefferson, 1820; firm of Briggs and Gamble (John Gamble);
settlement and frontier life in Ohio from 1826; homeopathic medicine; Thompsonianism; farming and attempted silk culture at Sharon; 19th century medicine and country
medical practices, etc.; letters, vouchers and receipts, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, 18301834. 19 boxes and 18 vols., 1793-1910.
237. BRISCOE COLLECTION, MS.1089 Genealogical material on various members of
the Briscoe family; pro- grammes of D.A.R. meetings and other patriotic functions
(Alexina Briscoe and others were members of D.A.R., National Society of Magna Carta
Dames); baby book of Charles W. L. Briscoe. Scrapbook of Civil War and reconstruction
clippings. 1 box, mid 19th-20th centuries.
238. BROOKE ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.148 Vol. 1, day book of James Brooke, 17421769, with full entries for corn, wheat, tobacco, brandy, cider, venison, etc. Numerous
notations of work performed. Vol. 2, journal of Roger Brooke for 1793-1807, of Brooke
Grove; includes expenses in detail for building the house in 1793. 2 vols., 1742-1807.
239. BROOKE-HOPKINS LETTERBOOK, MS.150 Correspondence of members of
Brooke and Hopkins families, pasted into one volume. Includes Mary Brooke's
description of Quaker meetings, 1785- 1801; Samuel Brooke's descriptions and reports
from New York, Pbila- delphia, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and Marlborough, Ohio,
1792-1841. Letters from Dorothy Hopkins to her sisters in Montgomery County, c. 18251857 (letters from Baltimore). 1 vol., 1785-1878.
240. BROOKE, MARY, ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1498 Account book, 1940-1960, of
Mary Brooke, containing accounts of the money spent by her on groceries, clothing, etc.
Receipts from Olney Foods. 1 vol., 1940-1960.
241. BROOKE PAPERS, MS.1162 Miscellaneous business papers of Roger Brooke and
various descendants, 1754-1852. Include several engineering items by Isaac Briggs,
1817. Some verse, unknown origin, mid 19th century. Ledgers, surveyor's notes; map of
Mississippi River from 33'N to Gulf of Mexico. Population and other numerical tables.
Miscellaneous Brooke family receipts. 45 items, 1754-1852.
242. BROOKEVILLE ACADEMY MINUTE BOOKS, MS.149 Proceedings of meetings
of trustees of Brookeville Academy, Montgomery County, Maryland, founded 1815 and
continuing as a separate school until 1909; include listings of regulations to be observed
by staff and scholars, etc., information on courses, boarding house. 2 vols., 1822-1934.
MS. 2273 JOSEPH W. BROOKS PAPERS Miscellaneous financial records of Joseph W.
Brooks of Madison, Mary- land for ship construction and repairs. Microfilm only;
location of originals unknown. 1 reel (no. 469), 1882, 1892-93, 1900-02, 1912-22, 193335
243. BROOKS PAPERS, MS.1218 Letters from William Brooks in Oporto, Portugal, to
his brother, James Brooks, in Annapolis. Concern the wine trade, customs, and people of
Portugal. Miscellaneous letters to James Brooks. 11 items, 1764-1780. Available on
microfilm (no. 505)
244. BROWN ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.151 Account book of Cornelius Brown, tanner, of
Washington County, 1847- 1887. Shows skins sold (with corresponding amounts in
cash), work or bark supplied. 1 vol., 1847-1887.
245. BROWN CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOKS, MS.152 Collection of newspaper clippings
relating to the Civil War, collected by George William Brown, Mayor of Baltimore,
1860-1861. Clippings cover entire period of war. 2 vols., 1861-1865.
246. BROWN, CORNELIUS COMEGYE, ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.153 Account books
of Cornelius Comegye Brown, fruit grower of West Reardon, Kent County. Mainly
records of sales of apples, strawberries, peaches, pears; loose bills and receipts. Letter
giving background material on the collection. 3 vols. and 1 box, 1851-1924.
247. BROWN, GEORGE D., NOTEBOOK OF COOKERY, MS.165 MS. recipes
collected by George D. Brown of various delicacies and desserts, contributed by
different persons from their personal collections. 1 vol., ? early 20th century.
248. BROWN, GEORGE DOBBIN, SCRAPBOOKS, MS.154 Six scrapbooks-1) Album
of small paintings; 2) Theater programs; 3) Recipe book; 4) Two sketchbooks, 1833,
containing printed engravings and cartoons; 5) Scrapbook of clippings on House Bill 363,
called "Lawyers' Hill Bill" or "Pennsylvania Cut-Off Bill." 6 vols., 1833-1906. MS.
2398 GEORGE WILLIAM BROWN PAPERS Letters from George William Brown
(1812-90) to his brother-in-law, Dr. George Shattuck and other family members: Brown's
imprisonment at Fort Warren in Boston as a Southern sympathizer, 1861-62, commentIng on prison life, politics, Civil War battles, and hopes for parole. Letter from Arthur
George Brown, 1862, about preparations for conflict in Baltimore and attitudes toward
the war. 25 items, 1861-62
249. BROWN LETTER BOOK, MS.155 Letterpress book containing three chapters of
autobiographical narrative of Colored Sambo by John Brown (1800-1859). 1 vol., 1859.
RESTRICTED
250. BROWN NOTEBOOK, MS.164 Notebook containing "Heads of course of lectures
on the principles and practice of physick delivered by John Brown, 1778-1779." No
further details known. 1 vol., 1778-1779. MS. 2428 THOMAS M. BROWN
COLLECTION Deposition and bond relating to the seizure of a Baltimore-owned ship,
New Light, near Rio de Janeiro commanded by Thomas M. Brown and owned by Samuel
Philips, Thomas Pierce, and Samuel Hurbbut. 5 items, 1865 MS. 2136 BROWNTILYARD PAPERS Letters to Virginia Ann Brown from various family members about
the family, the sale of slaves in 1853, and the 1862 imprisonment of her uncle; letters to
Virginia Ann Brown from Philip Tilyard on his Civil War experiences, the military future
of Baltimore, and secessionist sympathies, 1861-62; will of Philip Tilyard, 1902; letter
from J. S. Nicholson to Angelo Tilyard about experiences aboard a troop ship which
stopped in Havana, 1848; spiritual diary of John Moule, 1798, and religious writings of
Joseph Moule, 1798-1800; numerous genealogical notes and family records pertaining
to the Brown, Tilyard, and Moule families; apprentice paper, 1824, and indenture, 1828,
of John Chamberlain; mortgages and burial plot certificates of John and Rebecca
Chamberlain, 1847-48; wills of John and Rebecca Chamberlain, 1897 and 1886
respectively; photocopy of an unsigned account of the Baltimore fire, 1904. 1 box,17941908
251. BROWN, WARNER, STOCK APPRAISAL, MS.1153 Record book of the
appraisal of stock of Warner Brown's store at Magnolia, Maryland. Stock is listed and
prices given-mainly household articles. Appraisal conducted by Robert C. Richardson
and C. C. Rouse, 1905. 1 vol., 1905.
252. BROWNE SCRAPBOOK, MS.156 Newspaper clippings collected by Dr. Bennet
Bernard Browne, relating mainly to Woman's Medical College of Baltimore (founded
1882) of which he was a faculty member. 1 vol., 1867-1893.
253. BROWNE-SMYTH PAPERS, MS.1219 Browne family correspondence, mainly of
George C. Browne with R. Browne, Basil Browne, and C. G. Browne. Will of Henry
Coursey, June, 1695. Land plats and deeds. Household accounts. Browne genealogy.
Land deeds and agreements, 1724-1789, of the Thomas Smyth family. Fragments of lot
surveys and measurements. Plats and certificates for Thomas Smyth, 1789. Will of
William Thomas Smyth, c. 1738. c. 200 items, 1659-1849.
254. BROWNING SCRAPBOOKS, MS.1074 Scrapbook of poems by Lina Browning,
mother of Clarence A. Browning. Scrapbook of family photographs, poems, newspaper
articles, Victorian prints, etc., kept by Mrs. Browning and Clarence Browning. Scrapbook
of Victorian greeting cards and cut-out flowers, faces, etc. 3 vols., late 19th century.
MS. 1972 G. M. BRUMBAUGH COLLECTION Court records of Caroline County,
Virginia and Baltimore County; election records; a photocopy of the Harford County
Committee's resolve to accept the resolutions of the Continental Congress. Baltimore
County: criminal cases, March-November, 1760. Caroline County, Virginia: leases,
deeds, property indentures, promissory notes, bonds, complaints, and summons, 1720-33.
Election records for the "Bay Hundred," 1776, and Baltimore, 1798. 1 box,1720-98
MS. 1891 BRUEN FAMILY PAPERS Correspondence between Union soldier Luther
Barnett Bruen (d. ca. 1863) and his wife Augusta Forrer Bruen, 1858-63, mostly written
from Fort Hamilton, New York, where Bruen was stationed and Dayton, Ohio, where his
family lived: include news about visits, sickness, children, and death of friends;
references to Washington, D. C. and Lincoln's inauguration in 1861; army life at Fort
Hamilton; the Civil War battles of Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Bull Run, and Murfreesboro;
some genealogical information on the Bruen and Forrer families. Typed transcripts only.
1 box,1858-63
MS. 1921 JUDGE FREDERICK W. BRUNE PAPERS President of the Maryland
Historical Society (1894-1972), 1965-67: Brune's reports to the members; agendas and
minutes of some council meetings; letters and weekly reports from Harold R. Manakee,
the director, to Brune; correspondence of Brune and others relating to the Society, 196072; Society committee reports and items relating to business matters; material on the
plans for the construction of the Thomas and Hugg Memorial Building, the Jacob and
Annita France Auditorium, and the Darnall Young People's Museum. Other papers:
Brune correspondence; minutes of meetings and reports of the Hospital Commission,
Baltimore City Hospitals, 1969-70, and the Maryland School for the Blind; Brune's
remarks at and news clippings about the Savage, Maryland sesquicentennial, 1966.
Register available. 3 boxes, 1955-72
MS. 1921.1 BRUNE FAMILY PAPERS Members of the Brune family including its
American founder, Frederick William Brune (1776-1860), a German immigrant and
Baltimore merchant, and his son and grandson, Frederick William Brune 11 (1813-78)
and III (1854-99), both lawyers: letters exchanged between family members discussing
legal practice, legal fees, law suits, property sale, politics, and family news; legal papers,
such as a legal brief and an equity case; miscellaneous items such as receipts, accounts,
bonds, report cards, school admission certificate, and copies of poems, essays, and
stories. Register available. 3 boxes, 1831-97
255. BRUNE-RANDALL COLLECTION, MS.2004 Collection of unsorted papers of the
Brune and Randall families of Mary- land, notably Frederick William Brune, I, II, III, IV,
Baltimore lawyers and judges. Family, personal, and business letters and papers. c. 40
boxes (in progress), c. 1800-19 [67].
MS. 2004 BRUNE-RANDALL PAPERS Correspondence among family members and
business associations of the family includes Frederick William Brune (1813-78), his wife
Emily Stone Barton Brune (1816-1908), and their children Frederick William, Thomas
Barton, Herbert, Susan (1860-1937) and her husband Blanchard Randall (1856-1942),
their daughter Elizabeth Randall (b. 1892) and her husband Harry Richmond Slack
(1889-1957), and members of the related Barton, Shattuck, and Stewart families; papers
relating to the family's financial affairs (1807-1936), property (1798-1830), involvement
with local churches (1852-1920s), education (1851-1953); materials pertaining to George
William Brown, mayor of Baltimore, 1860-62; Mary Stewart Minor, wife of a Protestant
Episcopal missionary at Cape Palmas, Africa, 1824-42; Alexander Randall's involvement
in efforts to promote the presidential candidacy of Zachary Taylor, 1848; genealogical
notes on the Brunes and Johnstons of Maryland; papers about household affairs, 1850s90s; poems, 1864; recipes, 1855. Register available. 97 boxes, 1782-1957
256. BRYERLY, WAKEMAN, PAPERS, MS-157 Personal papers, receipts, stock
certificates, indentures, correspondence, etc., of Wakeman Bryerly, especially relating to
his interest in John Augustus Sutter tract near Sacramento, California. 1 box, c. 18511865.
257. BUCHANAN ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.103 Receipt book of Andrew Buchanan,
Baltimore merchant, dating from 1786- 1790. Mainly covers sums paid out as loans or
advances, with some items for wages, taxes, etc. 1 vol., 1786-1790.
258. BUCHANAN, ANDREW, COLLECTION, MS.1555 1. "Proceedings of the
Committee of Health of Baltimore, September, 1793, during the Philadelphia Yellow
Fever Epidemic"; include suggested measures to be taken, accounts of the committee's
expenses, and pledges to underwrite those expenses. Many of the accounts are related to
payments for guarding the roads to Philadelphia to prevent the spread of the fever.
Members of the Committee of Health were Stephen Wilson, Samuel Hol- lingsworth,
John Stricker, James Calhoun, Andrew Buchanan, and Alex- ander McKim. 2. "Sundry
Papers about supplies to the Poor of the City of Baltimore in the hard winter of 1805,"
mainly contain receipts and accounts. Many of the receipts are made out to Andrew
Buchanan. 40 pp., 1793, 1805.
259. BUCHANAN, FRANKLIN, COLLECTION, MS.158 Scrapbook relating to the
death of Franklin Buchanan. Bound manuscript, Regulations for the Government of
USSF [steam frigate] Susquehanna, 1835. Receipt to Buchanan, 1820. Constitution of the
United States Navy Benevolent Association, 1833 (printed). 1 box, 1820-1874.
260. BUCHANAN, JAMES A., PAPERS, MS.1220 Ohio County, West Virginia, land
papers and grants, 1781-1826. Correspond- ence of James A. Buchanan with his son,
William Boyd Buchanan; subjects are suit with George Torrance, family affairs, and
general news of the day, 1833-1838. Deed of emancipation from William B. Buchanan to
his slave, Thomas Man Page, 1857. 20 items, 1781-1857. Ms. 2164 JAMES M.
BUCHANAN COMMONPLACE BOOK Baltimore postmaster (1803-76): comments on
local and world events and records of his banking accounts. 1 vol., 1841-49
261. BUCHANAN LETTER BOOK, MS.161 Letterbook of Thomas McKean Buchanan
reporting activities of U. S. Steamship Calhoun with fleet near New Orleans, including
fighting to clear Confederates from the Atchafalaya River and to replace buoys and
channel markers. Volume only partially filled. 1 vol., 1862.
262. BUCHANAN, ROBERT C., PAPERS, MS.159 Extensive military correspondence
of General Robert C. Buchanan; U. S. commissions, orders, and other official documents
pertaining to his career. Letters to his mother and sister. Letters from Adams family of
Boston. Reports of Black Hawk War, 1832; Florida Campaign of 1838; Mexican War;
service in the Rogue River War, Oregon, 1856-1858, Civil War career; service in
Louisiana, 1868-1870, in relation to Ku Klux Klan affairs; the Buchanan Terrapsack and
portable boat. 4 boxes, 1811-1890.
MS. 2128 BUCHANAN-ROGERS PAPERS One letter from Cornelius Calvert to John
Law about financial matters and Calvert's departure to study in Edinburgh, 1803; three
items concerning a parcel of land on McCulloh Street in Baltimore and its exchange by
Jacob and Sarah Kridler, William L. Marshall, and Robert E. Lee, 1854- 55; an expense
list of passengers traveling from Liverpool to Washington, 1817; a portion of a bill of
exchange endorsed by Henry Clay; a note by Edmund Law Rogers on Rogers and
Buchanan family histories, ca. 1830. 7 items, 1803-55
MS. 2053 BUCHANON FAMILY PAPERS John M., Horace G., and Mary M.
Buchanon: several letters of family affairs, 1851, 1863, and 1875; an 1862 letter of John
M. Buchanon discussing the effects of the Civil War in Cumberland, Maryland; birth
certificate, 1827, of Horace G. Buchanon. 7 items, 1827, 1851-75
263. BUCK ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.160 Mrs. R. B. Bucles grocery accounts with H. A.
Pierson & Company, of Baltimore; give full entries of quantities and prices. 1 vol., 19021907. MS. 2382 WALTER H. BUCK PAPERS Correspondence of Walter H. Buck
(1878-1962), Baltimore attorney, about his book reviews, social activities, educational
institutions, museums, and libraries; correspondents include William Cabell Bruce,
Hamilton Owens, H. L. Strauss, Sidney Painter, and James W. Foster; copies of his book
reviews, poetry, newspaper clippings. 2 boxes, 1859, 1917-63
264. BUCKLAND, WILLIAM, MANUSCRIPTS, MS.162 Typescript of chapters of
biography of William Buckland, notes on houses designed by Buckland in Maryland and
Virginia, notes on research completed in London. Correspondence accumulated by
Rosamund Randall Beirne and John Henry Scarff in the course of writing their biography
of Buckland. Typescript of lecture given by Mrs. Beirne to Colonial Dames of America
in 1956, concerning Buckland. 1 box, c. 1956.
265. BUCKLER ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.166 Business records of William Buckler,
Baltimore dry goods merchant. Include day books, 1788-1790, 1790-1791. journals,
1790-1796, 1795-1832. Ledger, 1791-93. Invoice book, 1793-1804, showing cargoes of
dry goods shipped from London. Cash book, 1794-1811, with receipts and expenditures.
Daybooks, 1797-1832, 1798-1804, showing daily sales; 1799-1802, 1802-1832, with
accounts of Jacob Thomas and John Abert. Expense book for Evergreen, Buckler's house,
1805-1822, with accounts of at least 10 servants and receipts at the gate. Some of
Buckler's customers whose names appear in these volumes included Archibald Campbell,
Colonel John Dorsey, Etting & Kennedy, Harry Dorsey Gough, William Grainger, Daniel
Grant, William Harrison, Heathcote & Doll, Luther Martin, Charles Ridgely, William
Riggen, Hodgson & Nicholson, James McCannon. 15 vols., 1788-1832.
266. BUCKLER ALBUM, MS.167 Collection of autographs of prominent Americans,
mainly signatures only; names include George E. Badger, William Bainbridge, James
Barron, Mahlon Dickerson, Duff Green, Isaac Hull, William Kendall, Hugh S. Legare,
Samuel Southard, Roger Brooke Taney, A. P. Upshur, Henry A. Wise, Levi Woodbury,
John E. Wool, et al. Collection formed by William H. Buckler (d. 1952). 1 vol., n. d.
267. BUCKLER PAPERS, MS.168 Land grants and indentures, business papers of
William Buckler, Balti- more dry goods merchant. journal kept on ship returning from
China, November-December, 1842. Miscellaneous documents and letters. Memorandum book, 1790-1791, 1791-1793. Account book of Humphrey Buckler, 1793-1804.
Lists of balances, 1807-1808, 1814; undated cash book. Inter- national Exhibition Ode,
1862 (soprano part book). 2 boxes, 1790-1869.
268. BUMP COLLECTION, MS.1524 Collection of notes on the lives of the first three
Lords Baltimore, George, Cecil, and Charles, made by Charles W. Bump. Collection also
includes miscellaneous material. 3 boxes, 19th-20th centuries.
269. BUNTING AND RIDGELY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.169 Ledger of Baltimore
merchant tailor firm of J. J. Bunting and Lloyd G. Ridgely (partners); shows clothing
supplied to various persons, especially uniforms for officers and members of military
organizations. 1 vol., 1863-1865. MS. 2418 BUREAU OF CUSTOMS, PORT OF
BALTIMORE RECORDS Microfilm copy of original records at the National Archives
(RG 36): foreign and coastwise arrivals and clearances, 1808-09, 1811, 1815-30; tonnage
duty, 1817-31; foreign arrivals, 1827-35; foreign and coastwise entrances, 1791-98.
Microfilm only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner. Register
available. 3 reels (nos. 1493-94, 1496), 1791-1835
270. BURNESTON AND WARFIELD ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.170 Bank book of
Baltimore merchants Isaac Burneston and David Warfield, showing receipts and
withdrawals at Bank of Baltimore. 1 vol., 1802-1806. MS. 1877.5 "BURNSIDE"
FARM GREENHOUSE RECORDS Order books of the "Burnside" farm greenhouses,
located on the Balti- more County estate of Samuel Moor Shoemaker (1821-1884): orders
for plants and flowers and the destination of shipping. 2 vols., 1887-88, 1924-25
MS. 2082 FRANK W. BUSCHMAN PAPERS Letters from Frank W. Buschman (b. ca.
1900) to his mother, Anna B. Buschman, discussing his service in the Fifth Maryland
Infantry, military life at Camp Ord (Eagle Pass, Texas), Camp McClellan (Anniston,
Alabama), and Camp Harrington (Laurel, Maryland) and comments on his service in
France during World War 1; letters from Frederick May Buschman about his trips to the
Middle and Far East, 1919-22; a report card of Miss Hattie Beatty, 1872. 38 items, 1872,
1916-22, 1943
271. BUSER MEMORIAL BOOK, MS.1512 Testimonials reflecting a tribute to George
A. Buser, a Baltimore barber; consist of newspaper clippings, printed tributes, etc., all in
a loose leaf folder. Collection made by George Buser, Jr. 1 vol., 1950.
272. BUSHEY, JOHN, COPYBOOKS, MS.1076 Three MS. copybooks of John Bushey,
school teacher at the New Germany School at Hampton, Maryland, dating between 18381851. On the cover are receipts for value of services by John Bushey. The copy books
mainly include mathematical problems and answers. 3 vols., 1838-1851.
273. BUSHEY SCRAPBOOK, MS.952 Scrapbook of newspaper clippings on
miscellaneous subjects, kept by William John King of Delight, Maryland. Topics include
the assassination of Lincoln, Tammany Hall, etc. Certificate from the United Daughters
of the Confederacy declaring that William John King was a Confederate soldier. Volume
named for donor, Captain A. C. Bushey, Jr. 1 vol., 1865-1891.
MS. 2015 BUSHMAN FAMILY PAPERS Letter from Mary M. Bushman to the Adams
County Independent defending Francis X. Bushman (1883-1966) from a critical article;
an introduction for Bushman at the Chicago Mummers Theatre, 1940; a resolution from
Los Angeles in honor of Bushman's birthday, 1959; a Bushman family genealogy
compiled by Mary M. Bushman; a poll book from the electoral college election at
McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, 1864. 9 items, 1864-1959 MS. 2377 JOHN
MARSHALL BUTLER SCRAPBOOKS Scrapbooks of newspaper coverage of the
political career of Butler (1897-1978) while in the United States Senate, 1950-62. 52
vols., 1950-62
CABLE LETTERBOOK, MS.171 Letterbook and account book of Thomas Cable,
merchant of Eastern Shore of Virginia, concerned in tobacco trade, shipments of general
cargo to the West Indies. 1 vol., 1722-1757.
CADWALADER PAPERS, MS.1223 Four letters from William Carmichael to John
Cadwalader, 1777. Extract from a letter of General Joseph Trumbull to William
Williams, Congress- man, urging immediate acceptance of the resignation of General
Joseph Reed, November 18, 1776. Review from the Fireside Visitor of Washington
Irving's The Life of Washington, mainly derogatory comments on General Reed, 1865.
MS. copy of a letter of Washington to Generals Wayne and Irvine, defending his
appointment of Major MacPherson to a position of command, 1780, August 11th. Letter
of Robert Morris to Phineas Bond, Esq., 1805, April 4th. "Order of March" and "Order of
Battle" for the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign, 1779. 9 items, 1776-1856.
CALLUM PAPERS, MS.1607 Correspondence of Preston Dixon Callum concerning
compensation for traffic accidents, zoning studies, traffic laws, highway safety, from the
time of the first Baltimore Safety Council up to 1951. Correspondents include Governor
Albert C. Ritchie, Mayor Howard Jackson, Governor Herbert R. O'Conor, and Governor
Harry W. Nice. Several invitations to official functions, including the dinner given in
honor of Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh at the Lyric Theater, October, 1927. 40 items,
1927-1958.
CALVERT AND DARNALL WILLS, MS.172 Extracts from British archives of data
pertaining to Calvert and Darnall families (wills, etc.), mainly from Prerogative Court of
Canterbury and High Court of justice. 1 box, 17th century.
CALVERT, CHARLES B., NOTEBOOKS, MS.173 Plats of tracts of land north of
Bladensburg owned by Charles Calvert, 1849 (partially surveyed and recorded by
Calvert). Tables of measurements of these plats. Plats of Friendship and Yarrow with
copy of opinion of Luther Martin concerning the resurvey of these tracts, 1819. 1 vol.,
1819-1849.
CALVERT CLIFFS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT COLLECTION, MS. 1975 Books,
memos, and correspondence relative to the construction, licensing, design, and
environmental consequences of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant built by the
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company. 2 boxes, 1971-73
CALVERT CLIFFS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT COLLECTION, MS. 1975.1 Papers
and correspondence relating to the construction, safety, and environmental impact of the
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant con- structed by the Baltimore Gas and Electric
Company: correspondence between the United States Atomic Energy Commission and
the Chesa- peake Environmental Protection, Inc.; diagrams, charts, safety analyses, and
studies concerned with the impact on the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding Maryland
counties. 1 box, 1971-74
CALVERT CLIFFS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT COLLECTION, MS. 1975.2 Papers
relating to the safety, licensing, and environmental impact of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear
Power Plant: safety reports; emergency plan; license application; technical specifications;
environmental report. 9 items, 1970-72
CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND, RENT ROLL, MS.1065 Typewritten transcript of
the Rent Roll of Calvert County, Maryland, for the years 1651-1723. Prepared from the
original MS. in the Calvert Papers (MS.174), for the Maryland Historical Society, by Dr.
Christopher Johnston. 1 vol., 1651-1723.
CALVERT FAMILY COLLECTION, MS. 2258 Photocopies from A Collection of
Letters and State Papers (London: Leonard Howard, 1753-56); four letters from George
Calvert (1580-1632) to "Lord- ship" about criminal legal matters, including the trial of
several persons accused of collusion with the Dutch; seven letters from Philip Calvert (fl.
1656-68) and two from Charles Calvert (1629-1715), all to Richard Nichols, about aid in
the settling of such matters as the theft of some clothing and a slave by Thomas
Nettingham, the Indian Wars, possible restraints on the planting of tobacco, shipping; a
record of ships entering the district of Potomac River in Maryland noted by naval officer
John Coode; an account of John Rousby, receiver of Patuxent district. Photocopies only;
originals at the Huntington Library and Folger Library. Register available. Pedley, 201,
277, 281-82, 586 16 items, 1619-1709
CALVERT FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2271 Photocopies and transcripts of the wills of
Frederick Calvert (1731-71), sixth Lord Baltimore, and his illegitimate son, Henry
Harford (b. 1760). Location of originals unknown. Pedley, 277, 281-82 4 items, 1770,
1835
CALVERT, GEORGE H., PAPERS, MS.1221 Letters to George H. Calvert from
relatives and friends, religious poetry, miscellaneous material. Printed copy of New
England-A Poem, suggested by the Litchfield County Centennial Festival, Aug. 13-14,
1851, by J. W. Dutcher. 35 items, 1828-1878.
CALVERT PAPERS, MS.174 Large collection of family papers relating to the early
history of the Province of Maryland. Include Cecil Calvert's instructions to the colonists;
records of Council, Assembly and Courts; rent rolls, 1640-1761. Material on Indian
affairs, relations with Virginia. Letters from Philemon Lloyd, E. Jennings, Daniel
Dulany, Benjamin Tasker, Horatio Sharpe and others. Important material on boundary
disputes (William Penn, Delaware Peninsula, etc.) - This material includes court
proceedings, surveyors reports, and maps. Items on Avalon; patents and bounds of the
Province. Calvert family grants, deeds, etc., relating to land in England; personal letters,
heraldic documents, etc. A complete printed calendar of this collection is available.
1300 items, 1621-1775. Available on microfilm (nos. 307-312, 672-677)
CALVERT PAPERS (ADDITIONAL), MS.174.1 Group of 9 items, mainly
correspondence between Leonard Calvert and Sir Richard Lechford, 1633-38, at the
period of foundation of Maryland. Also included is MS. of Rev. Andrew Whites A Briefe
Relation of the Voyage Unto Maryland, May, 1634. Typescript of a decree of Leonard
Calvert appointing Sir Richard Lechford as his representative (original owned by the
Society of the Ark and the Dove, but deposited at Maryland Historical Society). 9 items,
1633-1638.
CALVERT PAPERS COLLECTION, MS. 1969 Letters and telegrams concerning the
attempt to locate the Calvert family papers (now MS. 174 and 174. 1) in England by the
Maryland Historical Society. See Richard J. Cox, "A History of the Calvert Papers, MS.
174," Maryland Histori'cal Magazine 68 (September 1973): 309-22. 1 box,1886-89,1943
CALVERT STREET STATION CORNERSTONE PAPERS, MS.189 Contents of the
cornerstone of Calvert Street Station, Baltimore & Susque- hanna Railroad. Include
newspapers, 1849, almanac, Bible, laws and ordinances of the railroad, memorandum
on resetting of the cornerstone, 1891, City Directory, 1849. Lists of personnel of the
railroad; lists of locomotives and types of cars. 1 box, 1848-1891.
CALVERT SUGAR REFINING COMPANY ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.197 Accounts of
Calvert Sugar Refining Company; include miscellaneous accounts, 1874, and 3 vols.:
journal, 1875-1889, showing receipts and disbursements; ledger with records of
dividends paid; check book, 1875-1881. 1 pkg. and 3 vols., 1874-1889.
CAMERON FAMILY PAPERS, MS.1222 Letters, business documents, and school
copybooks: of and relating to the Cameron family of Cecil County, Maryland, 17281836. Include plats of Coxes Park. Also in the collection are the Cecil Whig, Elkton, July
3, 1852, and a broadside Address of Hon. Charles B. Calvert to voters of the 5th
Congressional District of Maryland, July 8, 1863. 23 items, 1728-1863.
CAMPBELL-DONALD McILVAIN, JAMES MASON, PAPERS, MS. 1844 Letters
between James Mason Campbell (1810-69), a Baltimore lawyer, and his cousin Donald
McIlvain (1801-84) of Liverpool, England, 1824- 35: United States politics, specifically
the Jackson and Van Buren admin- istrations, the tariff, internal improvements, and the
United States Bank; mentions Campbell's thoughts on marriage, social life, the growth of
Baltimore, and the study of law. Other papers: 1860 letter from Campbell to Gov.
Washington Hunt of New York discussing conditions existing in the United States,
particularly in Maryland and the South, immediately preceding the Civil War; a letter
from Campbell to Marshall Bonifant concerning the sentiments of the late Chief justice
Roger B. Taney towards lawyer Montgomery Blair; a letter from Samuel Ringgold to
Campbell; a notice of sale of a lot in Baltimore, James Mason Campbell, trustee. 15
items, 1829-64
CAMPBELL-WARFIELD PAPERS, MS. 2220 Baltimore dry goods merchant (17701846): letters between James Campbell and his son, James Mason Campbell, and letters
to Campbell from business associates James Ritchie and John W. Oldfield about James
Mason Campbell's education, conducted at Eton, England (1818-19) and at Dickinson
College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (1825-26), family news and James Mason Campbell's
impressions of England, the state of the English textile market, fluctuations in the cost of
cotton, and trends in clothing styles; letters from Daniel Warfield, Jr. (1831-70) to his
wife, Mary Hutchinson Warfield, which contain family news, 1854-68; a few letters of a
personal nature of the Hutchinson family of Pittsburgh and the Warfield family. 21 items,
1817-68
CANNON, LUCY A., PAPERS, MS.198 Diary of Lucy A. Cannon, kept near Natchez,
Mississippi, April, 1864- March, 1865. Contains Civil War material. Letterbook of W.
Shipp, Natchez, with letters to commercial agents in various parts of the United States,
November, 1823-May, 1826. Pencil sketches in the last part of the volume include two of
Baltimore scenes. Autograph book of Mary Shipp, most of the entries being dated in
Baltimore, 1845-1847. 3 vols., c. 1823-1865.
CANOE REGATTA SCRAPBOOK, MS.218 Scrapbook of newspaper clippings
pertaining to the Arundel Boat Club and its annual regattas. 1 vol., 1914-1920.
CANTON PERMANENT BUILDING ASSOCIATION RECORDS, MS. 2206 Minutes
of shareholders' meetings: accounts; election of officers; lists of members for the Canton
Permanent Building Association, number one, 1894-1936, and the Canton Bauverain,
number three, 1871-78. 13 items, 1871-1936
CAREY SCRAPBOOK, MS.976 Volume with clippings on political and military
subjects relating to the Civil War, 1861-1865. Kept by Miss Helen Hamilton Carey. 1
vol., 1861-1865.
CARMICHAEL, WILLIAM, PAPERS, MS. 1698 Letters to William Carmichael (d.
1795) from the Marquis de Lafayette, Silas Deane, John Paul Jones, Benjamin Franklin,
and Baron de Kalb: Carmichael's devotion to the Revolutionary War; "conduct" of the
war; Lafayette's views on America and its people; Spain's interest in America; free trade;
the Constitution. Photocopies only; originals in House of Representatives Collection,
National Archives. Pedley, 275 17 items, 1776-88
CARMICHAEL, WILLIAM, PAPERS, MS. 2143 Papers of Revolutionary leader and
diplomat (d. 1795): two letters from Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 1779, discussing
financial policies of the Continental Congress, various intelligence reports, the progress
of the Revolutionary War; letter from Gouverneur Morris, 1784, assuring Car- michael of
the retention of his diplomatic post in Spain and outlining his plan for the elimination of
the public debt; letter from George Washington, 1785, acknowledging a gift from the
King of Spain and discussing Great Britain's trade policy; letters from Richard Bennett
Carmichael, 1782 and 1787, about local and family news, health, property; letter from
Nicholas Shelby, 1791, concerning a shipment of goods to Spain; a will of William
Tilghman, 1739; undated notes about a family deed. 10 items, 1739, 1779-91
CAROLINE COUNTY RECORDS, MS.199 Records of Caroline County, Maryland,
between 1783-1827. Include Poll List, 1800, for General Assembly election, Road Books,
1801-1816, 1827, Tax List, 1845, Court Minutes, March, 1783-May, 1791. 1 box, 17831827.
CARROLL, A. E., PAPERS, MS.1224 Correspondence of Anna Ella Carroll with many
well-known public figures. Large group of papers concerning claims for the planning of
the Tennessee Campaign. Copies of letters to public figures on current affairs. Letters to
her family from Texas. Manuscripts on John Minor Botts (26 pp.) and other subjects. c.
550 items, 1854-1890.
CARROLL, CHARLES, BARRISTER, COMMONPLACE BOOK, MS.207 Volume
contains holograph articles by Charles Carroll, Barrister, on taxation and the public
debt, c. 1776. 1 vol., c. 1776.
CARROLL, CHARLES, DOCTOR, OF ANNAPOLIS, LAND CERTIFICATES,
MS.210 Land certificates of Dr. Charles Carroll of Annapolis, 1658-1764 (510 pages),
entitled Collection of Land Certificates chiefly in Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties,
To which is added, A List of Postponed Certificates for the years 1703-1734,1766... 1
vol., 1658-1766.
CARROLL, CHARLES, DOCTOR, OF ANNAPOLIS, LETTERBOOKS, MS.208
Letterbooks of Dr. Charles Carroll of Annapolis, for years 1722-1731 (includes business
accounts, 1716-1731); 1742-1752; 1752-1755 (includes letterbook of Charles Carroll,
Barrister, for 1755-1769). Topics covered by letters are business and personal. 3 vols.,
1722-1769.
CARROLL, CHARLES, DOCTOR, OF ANNAPOLIS, LETTERBOOK, MS.208.1
Letterbook of Dr. Charles Carroll of Annapolis, including letters written to business
associates in London, and to son, Charles Carroll, Barrister, in Lisbon, Portugal. Some
pencilled notes on Carroll genealogy and recipes are on blank pages in another and more
modem hand. 1 vol., 1731-1748.
CARROLL, CHARLES, OF ANNAPOLIS, ACCOUNTS, MS.211 Account book of
Charles Carroll of Annapolis (father of Charles Carroll of Carrollton), including entries
for receipts, expenditures on rents, etc. 1 vol., 1754-1784.
CARROLL, CHARLES, OF ANNAPOLIS, ACCOUNTS, MS.211.1 Accounts of
Charles Carroll of Annapolis as administrator of affairs of Daniel Carroll and Charles
Carroll of Duddington (nephew). 1 vol., c. 1730-1757.
CARROLL, CHARLES, OF ANNAPOLIS, LETTERBOOK, MS.214 Letters from
Charles Carroll of Annapolis to Clement Hill and Basil War- ing, in regard to his dispute
with his nephew, Charles Carroll of Dudding- ton, whose affairs he had administered.
Messrs. Hill and Waring became arbitrators in the dispute, 1759. 1 vol., 1757-1761.
CARROLL, CHARLES, OF CARROLLTON, BICENTENNIAL
CORRESPONDENCE, MS.212 Correspondence pertaining to the preparations for the
Memorial Book for the Bicentennial Celebration of the birth of Charles Carroll of
Carrollton, 1937. 1 pkg., c. 1937.
CARROLL, CHARLES, OF CARROLLTON, COLLECTION MS. 1932 Photocopies of
papers of Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737-1832) collected by Dr. Thomas O'Brien
Hanley for his microfilm edition. Ma- jority of papers are from the Maryland Historical
Society although a number of other institutions also are represented. Collection restricted
to microfilm (nos. 1090-92). See Thomas O'Brien Hanley, Guide to the Microfilm
Edition of the Charles Carroll Papers (Wilming- ton: Scholarly Resources, Inc., 1972). 7
boxes, 1749-1832
CARROLL, CHARLES, OF CARROLLTON, COLLECTION, MS. 1893 Collection of
items (mainly letters) written to, by, or about Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737-1832):
his education in France; "Bohemia Manor"; "Carrollton"; the Baltimore Company; the
house of Charles Carroll, Jr., "Folly"; Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ground breaking;
Carroll's estate; internal improvements on the Potomac River; the Mary Washington
monument. Correspondents: Charles Carroll of Annapolis; Charles Carroll, Barrister;
Benjamin Tasker; Walter Dulany; David McMechan; Ignatius Davis; Cornelius Howard;
Robert Young Brent; Richard Caton. Pedley, 298-305, 312, 314-15 30 items, 1758-1854,
1967
CARROLL, CHARLES, OF CARROLLTON, CORRESPONDENCE, MS.215 Eight
letters from Charles Carroll of Carrollton to his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harriet Chew
Carroll, 1817-1829. One letter, June 1, 1804, to Charles Carroll, Jr., of Homewood. 9
items, 1804,1817-1829.
CARROLL, CHARLES, OF CARROLLTON, CORRESPONDENCE WITH SON,
MS.203 Correspondence of Charles Carroll of Carrollton with his son, Charles Carroll,
Jr., in New York and Baltimore. Family news, personal affairs, and advice to his son on
finances, 1797-1828. Collection is typed copies. 2 vols., 1797-1828.
CARROLL, CHARLES, OF CARROLLTON, INVENTORY OF REAL ESTATE,
MS.205 Printed copy of will of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 1831, and MS. inventory
of his real estate (200 pp.), 1833. 1 vol., 1831-1833.
CARROLL, CHARLES, OF CARROLLTON, JOURNAL, MS.209 Personal diary of
Charles Carroll of Carrollton, for the years 1792-1802. 1 vol., 1792-1802.
CARROLL, CHARLES, OF CARROLLTON, LETTERBOOK, MS.203.1
VolumeWITH45 letters of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, mainly to English friends, with
comments on the political situation in America, reception of the Stamp
ACT,ETC.CORRESPONDENTS courts. Include legal opinions, sworn statements before
justices of the Peace, claims against estates, deeds to land, etc. Material relating to
Orphans'Court, Cecil County. 2 boxes, 1810-1866.
CARROLL, JR., DR. DOUGLAS G., DIARIES, MS. 1851 Diaries of Baltimore
physician (1915-77): sports (racing and hunting); social life; traveling in Europe and the
United States; his studies and readings (student at Gilman Country School, Yale
University, and Johns Hopkins Medical School); the development of his religious views
(secretary of the Yale University Christian Association); his involvement in the peace
movement of the 1930s; his hopes for improvement of civic life in Balti- more; medicine
(residency at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston and in the Army medical corps
in Australia and the Philippines during World War II). Some diaries contain pencil
sketches, letters, and newspaper clippings. Not to be quoted directly until 2003 and
never to be used in a manner derogatory to anyone mentioned. Pedley, 348 3 boxes,
1923-46
CARROLL FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1998 Gaelic-English genealogy of the Carroll
family, possibly made at the request of Charles Carroll of Carrollton; illustrated
genealogy of the Carroll family of Ireland made for John Nicholas Carroll by J. Bernard
Burke of Ulster in 1875 and several related letters. Restricted to photocopies in the
Society's library. Pedley, 291-317 1 box, late 18th century, 1875-76 CARROLL
FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1873 Letters from Charles Carroll, Barrister (1723-83) to his
father, Dr. Charles Carroll of Annapolis (1691-1755), 1735-41: school expenses, studies,
and daily life; correspondents include Dr. Charles Carroll of Annapolis, Nicholas Carroll,
John Henry Carroll, John McTavish, and H. G. Rieman. Other papers, ca. 1732-1900:
correspondence on Carroll genealogy, Carroll estate matters, family news; deeds dealing
with Carroll family estate, the "Caves," in Baltimore County. Pedley, 291, 293-94, 1533
1 box,1730-1926
CARROLL, JOHN NICHOLAS, PAPERS, MS. 2248 Certificate of indebtedness to
Carroll (1847-1926) from the Grand Consistory of Maryland, 1871; inventory of contents
of the "Caves" in Baltimore County, the residence of Carroll, ca. 1890; accounts of the
"Caves," 1874. 3 items, 1871-90
CARROLL, LOUIS G., COMMONPLACE BOOK, MS. 2282 Quotations from
philosophers; poems; epigrams; metaphors; anagrarns, several small pencil drawings. 1
vol., 1812
CARROLL, MARY ANN ROGERS, PAPERS, MS. 2405 Miscellaneous papers: a letter
of 1825 from Charles Carroll of Carrollton to Mary Ann Rogers Carroll about an
inheritance through her late husband; slave bills of sale, 1854 and undated; letter of
Henry Carroll, 1802, to his daughter Mary Ann; three commonplace books and a text
book for French language lessons. 20 items, 1802-1906
CARROLL-ROGERS FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2109 Land records, accounts, and
marriage records of the related families of Carroll and Rogers of Baltimore County;
papers of Charles Carroll of Annapolis (1702-82), Benjamin Rogers, Daniel Carroll of
Duddington (I 730-96), and Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1 73 7-1832). 23 items, 17021833
CARROLL, ROBERT GOODLOE HARPER, PAPERS, MS. 1683 Civil War letters
from Carroll (b. 1840) to his wife, Ella Thompson Carroll: the Army of Northern
Virginia; camp life and the battles of Gettysburg and Spottsylvania Courthouse. A letter
from Albert Henry Carroll (Harper Carroll's brother) and travel permit for Mrs. Ella
Carroll. 17 items, 1861-65
CARSON, JOHN, PAPERS, MS. 1903 Merchant in Port Deposit, Cecil County: letters
pertaining to the sale or rental of property, payment of debts, and orders for clothing,
lumber, and animal traps from William Carson, John C. Clarke, Albert Constable, John
C. Groome, John W. Randolph, George W. Richard. 1 1 items, 1829-53
CARTER, ROBERT, ACCOUNT BOOK, MS. 2439 Ledger, mostly of rents, of Robert
Carter (1 728-1804), businessman and landlord in Baltimore. 1 vol., 1803
CARVER, ANNA M., DIARY, MS. 2113 Autobiography and diary of Anna M. Carver
(1845-1917) with details of trips to Mount Vernon, Virginia, Gettysburg, and Boston:
comments on the Murray family (including genealogy); childbirth; widowhood; old age.
1 vol., 1845-1917
CECIL COUNTY POOR SCHOOL FUND RECORDS, MS. 2080 Accounts, bills,
receipts of payments to teachers from the Orphans' Court of Cecil County, trustee of the
poor school fund. 13 items, 1826-56
CECIL COUNTY ROAD PETITIONS, MS.1232 Petitions for laying out and opening
roads in Cecil County, signed by the inhabitants. 18 items, c. 1801.
CECIL COUNTY TAX RECORDS, MS. 1929 Tax lists from the following hundreds of
Cecil County: Manor, Milford, North Susquehanna, Octororah, South Milford, Back
Creek, West Sassaf- rass, South Susquehanna, Bohemia Manor, Elk, Middle Neck, North
Sassafrass. 1 box, 1761
CEDAR POINT METHODIST EPISCOPAL YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION RECORD BOOK, MS.226 Record book with roll and minutes of the
Young People's Christian Asso- ciation of the Cedar Point Methodist Episcopal Church
in Saint Mary's County, 1889-1891. 1 vol., 1889-1891.
CENTRAL STABLES ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.959 9 vols. of accounts pertaining to
the Central Stables, Lexington Street, run by John and Colin Stewart. Dates covered are
1856-1907. Cash books, 1879- 1891, show expenses and receipts for coffins, hearses,
cemetery expenses, etc. Account book, 1886-1893, has wages paid to employees; other
receipt, cash, and daybooks have similar entries, including number of horses and buggies
rented, net amount of work performed daily, etc. Included is account book of Reinhard
Schaefer, employee of the stables, 1882-1891. Record book of ground rents due on
houses in Saratoga Street and Columbia and Myrtle Avenues. 9 vols., 1856-1907.
EMMANUEL CHAMBERS FOUNDATION, INC. RECORDS, MS. 2435 Records,
minutes, and finances of a charitable foundation established by Emmanuel Chambers
(1861-1945) through his bequest and dissolved in 1972. Principal benefactors include the
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Prov- ident Hospital, and Morgan State College. 3 vols., 194572
CHAMBERS, EZEKIEL, PAPERS, MS.1233 Miscellaneous group of receipts, family
and business (law) correspondence. Includes a partial list of taxables for Kent County,
1813. 1 folder, c. 1798-1862.
CHAPMAN ACCOUNT BOOK, MS-225 Ledger kept by Henry H. Chapman from
1794-1821. Shows purchases made for various persons in return for shares in wheat and
tobacco crops. Among the accounts fisted are those of Dr. John Chapman's estate,
Samuel Jones's estate, Daniel of St. Thomas jenifer, McDonough Charity School, Richard
R. Swann. 1 vol., 1794-1821.
CHAPMAN, JOHN LEE, DAY BOOK, MS.1546 Account book of the Chapman Glass
Company in Baltimore, 1831-1832. The signature of William Baker under that of John
Lee Chapman is that of Chapman's associate in the business. Pasted over many of the
pages are newspaper clippings from 1868-1869 describing the problems of the West- ern
Maryland Railway and events in the city of Baltimore. 1 vol., 1831-1832 (1868-1869).
CHAPMAN FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2036 Land and financial records of this Maryland
family; letters and papers of Lottle Chapman Antrim (1868-1947) concerning her search
for ancestors who were Revolutionary War soldiers; manuscript histories of Mount
Paran Church and the Principio Company; records of the sale of slaves. 2 boxes, 17441969
CHARCOAL CLUB SCRAPBOOK, MS. 2363 Scrapbook of materials concerning the
Charcoal Club's research into and celebrations of an imaginary Maryland painter named
Ignatius Loyola Glutz. 1 vol., 1927-69
CHARLEMONT STORE LEDGER, MS.1085 Ledger, 1817-1818, of a store at
Charlemont, Maryland, owner's name unknown. Daily entries show sales of n-im, yard
goods, hardware, tobacco, general groceries, etc. 1 vol., 1817-1818.
CHARLES COUNTY COURT RECORDS, MS.227 Photostatic copies of Liber A,
Charles County Court, dating from June, 1658-December, 1662. 1 vol., 1658-1662.
CHARLES COUNTY LAND RECORDS INDEX, MS.235 Unidentified index to
Charles County land records, with alphabetical listing of tracts of land together with
acreages of each tract. 1 pkg., n. d.
CHARLES STREET AVENUE COMPANY RECORD BOOK, MS.228 Minutes and
accounts of this organization, which was chartered in 1854 to develop and run Charles
Street Avenue, Baltimore County. Volume dates from 1864-1935, and includes figures on
tolls charged and collected to 1897. 1 vol., 1864-1935.
CHASE HOME BOOK, MS.969 Negative photocopies of papers and letters to the Chase
family of Maryland (especially Annapolis). Letters are to and from Rev. Richard Chase,
c. 1734, Rev. Thomas Chase (1703-1779), Thomas Chase, Matilda (Mrs. Thomas) Chase,
judge Jeremiah Townley Chase, judge Samuel Chase, Ann Chase. Also correspondence
between Mary (Marianne) Caton, Robert G. Harper, and Miss Ann Chase. Genealogical
material on the Chase, Townley, and Townley-Chase families. 125 items, 1714-1850.
CHASE, JEREMIAH T. AND RICHARD, PAPERS, MS.278 Accounts of the estate of
Richard Chase (father of Jeremiah T. Chase) and inventory of his property, 1757-1758.
Accounts of the two Chases with Wil- liam Holton of London. Papers on suit of J. T.
Chase to collect interest from J. Stevenson, 1760-1780 (Daniel Dulany, Chase's lawyer).
Bills and receipts of J. T. Chase in account with Samuel and Thomas Chase, 1790-1817.
Papers relating to J. T. Chase's suit against Maryland Legislature for back compensation,
1818. Richard Loockerman's suit over settlement of J. T. Chases estate, 1834-1850.
Miscellaneous items on principal Chase lands, letters from D. Bowley, and letters from
Hester Anne Chase. 1 box, 1736-1850.
CHASE NOTEBOOKS, MS.229 English translation of The Punicks by Silius Italicus,
made by Rev. Thomas Chase. 4 vols., 1759.
CHASE PAPERS, MS.1235 Letters to and from Samuel Chase on various legal and
financial matters. Include letters to unknown addressee on Revolutionary War, 17751777. Bond for Samuel Chase re Bank of England stock, June, 1763. correspondents
include Samuel Chase, Jr., John F. Mercer, Ninian Pinkney, James Winchester, William
Pinkney, David M. Randolph, Edmund Lee, Samuel Stringer, Luther Martin. Statement
of family property in London by Samuel Chase (n. d.). 31 items, 1777-1807 and n. d.
CHASE, SAMUEL, CHECK BOOK, MS.275 Check book contains stubs of checks
drawn by Samuel Chase on the Office of Discount and Deposit in Baltimore, showing
amounts and purposes of withdrawals. Checks are identified as uniquely Chase's by
means of musical notes on treble clef. 1 vol., 1806-1811.
CHASE, SAMUEL, LETTERS, MS.1234 Photocopies of letters of Samuel Chase and
family, 1741-1811, mainly from originals in the Virginia Historical Society.
Correspondence of Dr. Douglas G. Carroll, 1955-1962, with various repositories
concerning Chase manuscripts. 1 portfolio, 1741-1811, 1955-1962.
CHASSEUR AND ROLLA SHIPS' LOGS, MS.689 Log of the private an-ned brig
Chasseur, kept by Thomas Boyle, Captain, leaving New York, December 23, 1814, and
returning March, 1815 after news of the signing of the peace. Accounts of various
activities, especially the engagement with the English schooner St. Lawrence
(commanded by Lieutenant James E. Gordon). Log attested by John Dichter, Lieutenant
on the Chasseur and H. P. Cathill, Prize Master. Log of the schooner Rolla, Master James
Dortoy, November, 1812-january, 1813, calling at New London, Providence, etc.
Contains conventional information on ship-board activities and the weather. Log attested
at Baltimore, but attestation incom- plete, so keeper of log unknown (presumably captain
of vessel). 2 vols., 1812-1815. Available on microfilm (no. 373)
CHAVANNES, FRANK STRADDON, PAPERS, MS. 1833 Business papers, mostly
related to Chavannes's (1870-1959) company, the Chesapeake Iron Works: wills; social
security claims; naturalization papers; Rotary and Concordia Lodge memberships; legal
papers; checks; income tax records; automobile insurance records. 50 items, 1900-59
CHAYTOR PAPERS, MS.230 Accounts, price lists, shipping invoices, etc., of Captain
James Chaytor Con- cerned with his dealings with customers in many countries, from
Baltimore and Norfolk. Among correspondents are Isaac McKim and Gregor McGregor.
c. 200 items, 1828. Available on microfilm (no. 374)
CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL COMPANY RECORD BOOK, MS.238
Volume with records for employees of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Company,
showing position, salary, birth data, family status, and work record. 1 Vol., 1905.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 2151 Two undated
letters respectively entitled "Letter to a Stockholder from a Stockholder" and "Letters of
Delta on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal" dealing with the problems of the Potomac
Improvement Company in completing the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. 2 items, ca. 1850
CHESAPEAKE BAY YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION RECORDS, MS.240 Score
and record sheets for regattas held in 1959 by the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing
Association, Easton, Maryland. 2 rolls and 1 pkg., 1959.
CHESAPEAKE CLUB RECORD BOOK, MS 239 Record book with printed constitution
and by-laws of the Chesapeake Club, an organization to promote the general interests of
the Democratic Party, Baltimore. 99 pages of signatures. 1 vol., 1877.
CHESTERTOWN 250m ANNIVERSARY PAPERS, MS.1122 Press releases,
newspaper articles, committee reports, schedules of events, and a souvenir program
entitled The Chestertown Story, all concerning the activities connected with the 250th
Anniversary Celebration of the foundation of Chestertown, Maryland, 1706. The history
of Chestertown is included in The Chestertown Story. c. 43 items, 1956. CHESTONGALLOWAY PAPERS, MS. 1994 Papers of merchant and slave trader Samuel
Galloway (I 720-85) and of his son-in-law James Cheston (I 747-98), a merchant dealing
in convict servants, tobacco, and wheat: colonial trade, the Revolution, loyalists, and
post-war trade; papers of James's wife Anne Galloway Cheston, their granddaughter
Anne Cheston Morris, her husband, physician Caspar Morris (1805-84), and members of
the Murray family of West River, Maryland about the medical practice in Philadelphia,
1859-83, and the Cheston family home, "Ivy Neck," 1787-1961. Microfilm only; register
available. Richard J. Cox, "A New Source for Robert Bensley, English Actor: A Research
Note, " Theatre Survey 18 (May 19 7 7): 99- 1 01 describes a segment of this collection;
Bensley was a brother-in-law of James Cheston. 27 boxes, 1684-1961
CHEW-RIDGELY PAPERS, MS.1620 Group of land papers of the Chew and Ridgely
families, include grants from Frederick Calvert to Charles Ridgely, 1755, 1759; Frederick
Calvert to John Cross, 1755. Deeds of John Hambleton, 1814; Prudence Howard, 1830;
Henry B. Chew and wife, Elizabeth A. Chew, to trustees of Epsom Chapel, 1841; Charles
Ridgely, Benjamin and Samuel Chew, 1867. Land involved is mainly in Baltimore
County and specific plots are Fellowship, Ridgely's Conclusion, Croses Chance, Epsom,
etc. Other items in the collection are bill from Daniel C. Holliday to Charles Ridgely,
1803, with items for fiddlers at a party and a boy to carry Ridgely to Annapolis in a chair.
Poem addressed to Mrs. Harriet Ridgely, 1720. Bengali Hymnbook of Henry B. Chew.
10 items, 1720-1867.
CHISHOLM, JULIAN J., PAPERS, MS. 1713 Two letters to Chisholm (1830-1903)
from the surgeon general's office, Confederate States of America, about medical supplies,
1865; Chisholm's oath of loyalty to the United States, 1865; letter to Chisholm from
Charles A. Carleton about a trial in Washington, D.C., 1865; letters informing Chisholm
of his appointment to the chair of surgery of the New Orleans School of Medicine, 1867,
and to the same position at the University of Maryland, 1868. 6 items, 1865-68
CHRIST CHURCH I. U. FAMILIES ASSOCIATION RECORDS, MS. 2108 Easton,
Maryland church: by-laws of the organization; minutes of general meetings, 1949-52;
minutes of committee meetings, 1958-60; information on the origin of the name of the
parish. 5 items, 1949-61
CHRIST PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH RECORDS, MS. 1724 Vestry
minutes of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church, Baltimore. Pedley, 5 2 boxes, 1828-1903
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION SUNDAY SCHOOL RECORDS, MS. 2042 Offerings
and attendance of scholars, teachers, and officers of this Baltimore school. 1 vol., 187884
CHURCH OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS TREASURER'S RECORDS, MS.464 Volume
contains treasurer's records of the Church of the Holy Innocents (Protestant Episcopal),
Baltimore, including envelope accounts, general cash accounts, organ accounts, etc. 1
vol., 1888-1895.
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER PAPERS, MS.247 Vestry minutes, financial accounts,
photographs, annual reports, and general correspondence all relating to Church of the
Redeemer (Protestant Epis- copal), Baltimore. 44 vols. and c. 5000 items, 1849-1950.
CHURCH PAPERS, MS.1236 Correspondence of Samuel Church with his wife, Hannah,
between 1798- 1823. Bills of sale for farm animals and equipment. Bill of sale for brig
Aurora. Shorthand extract from George Washington's speech to First Con- gress, April
30, 1789. Material of other members of the Church family, including Edward, Elizabeth,
and Samuel, Jr. 31 items, 1798-1823.
CHYBA, FRANK J., CZECH COLLECTION, MS. 2268 Two Catholic Sokol Society
financial secretary-treasurer's books, 1933- 74; monthly reports of Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Church of New York and Saint Wenceslas Church in Baltimore, 1912; Czech Bible
published in 1916; history of Czechoslovakia published by the National Alliance of
Bohemian Catholics of America, 1939; scrapbook of newspaper articles, many written by
Frank J. Chyba (b. 1889), on Maryland history and the Catholic church in Maryland,
1957-74. 7 vols., 1912-74
CINNAMOND, GEORGE R., PAPERS, MS. 2149 Naturalization papers of George R.
Cinnamond (1814-66) and testi- monies and tributes by friends written upon his death in
1866. 5 items, 1842-66
CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ASSATEAGUE ISLAND
RECORDS, MS. 38 Administrative records of a committee for the designation of
Assateague Island as a national park: correspondence; press releases; policy statements;
copies of state and federal studies of the island; involvement of C. A. Porter Hopkins,
Claude Callegary, Ellery B. Woodworth, Rogers C. B. Morton, United States Senator
Daniel B. Brewster. 1 15 items, 1963-65
CITIZENS' EMERGENCY COMMITTEE MINUTE BOOK, MS.237 Proceedings of an
advisory committee of 63 men appointed by Mayor Robert McLane to consider problems
of reconstruction after the great Balti- more Fire of 1904. Include reports and
recommendations of sub-committees on various subjects. William Keyser, general
chairman, and William H. Buckler, secretary. 1 vol., 1904.
CITY OF NORFOLK RADIO TELEPHONE LOG, MS. 1651 Log of the Baltimore
Steam Packet Company (Old Bay Line) steamship, City of Norfolk, showing ship to
shore and ship to ship calls: name of station or ship; call number; operator's name; reason
for call. Pedley, 134 1 vol., 1960-61
CIVIL WAR COLLECTION, MS. 1860 Small number of items dating before 1861
concern the abolition question and reflect the growing strain between North and South;
military papers from both the Union and Confederate armies, including supply orders and
lists of stores, passes, appointments and commissions, authorizations to recruit, muster
rolls, discharge papers, conscript orders, and oaths of allegiance to the United States;
journals and correspondence from soldiers on both sides about aspects of army life such
as battle conditions and hardships, meals and camp life, troop movements, skirmishes,
picket duty, capture of blockade runners, and the fate of prisoners of war; letters from
civilians discuss Southern sympathy in Baltimore, living conditions and hardships during
the war, and local news; items after 1865 include reminiscences from both soldiers and
civilians, pension certificates, postwar honors, papers of various veterans' organizations,
a pardon from President Andrew Johnson for aiding John Wilkes Booth, and a book by
Nettle Mudd about her father, Dr. Samuel Mudd. Each item is individually indexed; see
separate Civil War catalogue file in the Manuscripts Division. 8 boxes, 1832-1960
CIVIL WAR DIARIES, MS. 1834 Diary of Thomas L. Matthews (b. 1838) of the Second
Maryland Infantry, 1863-65: trip through Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New York, New
England, and Maryland, 1863; campaign of the Army of the Potomac in 1864 at the
James River, Fort Powhatan, and Fort Dushane; skirmishes and names of wounded;
Baltimore in 1864 and its military preparedness; treatment as a prisoner in Petersburg and
Richmond, 1864-65. Diary of unknown soldier, an officer in the Union Army and a Baltimorean, 1863-65: movement through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and
Maryland; provost guard duty and recruiting at Frankfort, Kentucky; detailed account of
battle at Knoxville, Tennessee. 2 vols., 1863-65
CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOK, MS.960 Volume of selected newsclippings mainly
domestic, with a few foreign items reprinted in Baltimore papers, all concerning the Civil
War. Include eye-witness accounts of battles, letters to editor, presidential proclamations
and messages, official military reports, accounts of battles by northern and southern
correspondents; also some items of local interest. 1 vol., 1861-1865.
CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOK, MS.1058 Volume of newspaper clippings concerning the
Civil War from February, 1861-May, 1862. Collector not known. 1 vol., 1861-1862.
CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOK, MS. 1916 Civil War battles, personalities, and background
issues presented in newspaper and magazine clippings and illustrations; American
military involvements from the Spanish-American War to World War II; non- military
conflicts, such as the Canadian-American dispute over the San Juan Islands; American
presidents, especially George Washington, Abra- ham Lincoln, and Ulysses S. Grant;
symbols such as various American flags and the American eagle; an 1888 program to a
New York exhibit about "The Battle of Gettysburg"; an 1880 explanation of "What Led
to the Civil War." 2 boxes, 1863-1955
CLAGETT-HOLLINGSWORTH PAPERS, MS.1237 Small collection of deeds to land
belonging to the Clagett and Hollings- worth families, especially Captain Thomas Clagett
and Nathaniel Hollings- worth. Several Maryland counties are involved. 18 items, 16841869.
CLAIBORNE PAPERS, MS.1238 Items collected by Mrs. Mary Claiborne, primarily
deeds, plats and transfers of land in Baltimore and Baltimore County. Include deed of
John Smith to George Krause, 1799; Tanyard to Mary Balderston, 1823; Brothers Expectation to John Sloane, 1837. Passport of Henry J. Berkley, 1883, etc. 19 items, 17991883.
CLAPP, MRS. H. ROWLAND, COLLECTION, MS. 2338 Lecture on Maryland historic
houses and gardens. Accompanying slides to this collection are contained in the Prints
and Photographs Division. 1 vol., ca. 1940-53
CLARK ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.241 Records of rents and ground rents collected by
Gabriel D. Clark, showing amounts on various designated properties, particularly Happy
Alley, Franklin and Chatsworth Streets, and Reisterstown Road, Baltimore City. 2 vols.,
1854-1856, 1863-1869.
CLARK, JR., ERNEST, COLLECTION, MS. 2243 Letters of William Hammond to
Charles Carroll of. Carrollton, 177 1, about the imprisonment of two Baltimore Iron
Works Company servants for robbery, with notes by Charles Carroll the Barrister and
Walter Dulany; letter of John Hancock to Samuel Smallwood, 1788, to accompany a
copy of the proceedings of the Massachusetts convention to ratify the United States
Constitution; letter of Levin Winder to Thomas Sim Lee, 1794, introducing John
Landrath as a candidate for surveyor of Somerset County; petition of John Eager Howard,
1806, to the General Assembly of Maryland about the extension of a wharf on Light
Street in Baltimore. 4 items, 1771-1806
CLARK, JOHN, PAPERS, MS. 2213 Baltimore grocer: order book and two daybooks for
tea, coffee, sugar, cheese, spices, tobacco. 3 vols., 1814-19
CLARKE, AMBROSE, PAPERS, MS. 1754 Papers, letters, and account of this
Baltimore merchant and ship owner (d. 1810) involved in trade with Amsterdam,
Liverpool, London, the West Indies (especially Martinique and Trinidad), Bremen, New
York, New Orleans, Havana, and Wilmington, North Carolina, during the Napo- leonic
Wars. Commodities included cotton, sugar, molasses, flour, dry goods, wines, and
lumber. Records of the following Clarke-owned ships: Prosperiy, 1806; Mathilda, 179496; Edward, 1806; General Green, 1802-04; Harriot, 1803; Ann, 1805; Franklin, 179394; Mary, 1803; Sally, 1802; Venus, 1803; Marias, 1804; Eleanor; Ethan Allen; Neptune;
Fortune; and Perseverance. 10 boxes, 1793-1829
CLARKE PAPERS, MS.1239 Military papers of J. Lyle Clarke, cover all phases of
military activity, and include proceedings of courts martial, muster rolls, etc. Special
items include Orderly Book, C. L. Stevenson, Adjutant General, Army of the North West
(Western Virginia), 1861-1862. Orderly book of Clarke with sharpshooters in southwest
Virginia, 1862-1864. Morning report book, Cap- tain D. Bowly Thompson, 30th Virginia
Sharpshooters, Camp Narrows, Virginia, April, 1863. Printed orders from Adjutant and
Inspector General's Office in Richmond, 1862-1864, and from headquarters of
Departments of Western Virginia and East Tennessee, 1862-1864. 527 items, 1861-1864.
CLEMM PAPERS, MS. 2145 Letters written to Elizabeth and Johanna Clemm of
Baltimore, 1833- 35, about family news and travels in Europe; a letter from L. P. Hunter
to his sister providing a Confederate soldier's account of camp life at Fort Caswell, North
Carolina, 1862; a letter to Robert E. Lee from James L. White, a Confederate officer,
about some of his wartime experiences, his plans for the future, and request from Lee for
communication and his picture, 1866; three undated poems and newspaper clippings with
copies of poems by Edgar Allan Poe and Bayard Taylor. 15 items, 1833-66
CLENDENIN, MARY ELLA, AUTOGRAPH ALBUM, MS. 1767 Autograph album of
members of the 1874 graduating class of Lutherville Female Academy at Lutherville,
Maryland. 1 vol., 1874
CLOBERRY VERSUS CLAIBORNE PAPERS, MS.242 Transcripts of documents
concerning several cases arising over William Claiborne's conduct in Virginia and
Maryland, including charges of piracy and murder brought against him. Cases are
Cloberry vs. Claiborne, Clo- berry vs. Calvert, and Smith vs. Claiborne. Booklet by R. G.
Marsden (donor of papers), The High Court of Admiralty in Relation to National History,
Commerce and the Colonization of America, A.D. 1550-1650. 1 box, 1638-1645.
COALE COLLECTION, MS.248 12 commonplace books kept by Mary, Ann Letitia,
Anne Maria, and J. R. Coale, Mary Anne and Elizabeth Buchanan, and other unidentified
members of the Coale and Buchanan families. Exercise book of Mary Anne Coale.
Album of Marianne Buchanan. Two cookbooks with recipes, 1800- 1860. Eight
scrapbooks kept by both families, with lithographs, etchings, engravings of celebrities,
European scenes, and buildings. 24 vols., 1800-1900.
COBERTH PAPERS, MS.243 Small collection of land papers of the Hezekiah Coberth
family of Calvert County, Maryland. 1 portfolio, 1715-1842.
COCK-COLEMAN PAPERS, MS.244 Deeds, indentures and surveys relating to Samuel
Cock and his real estate near Mount Pleasant, Frederick County. Sixty-four letters of
Chester Cole- man relating to Maryland agriculture and the education of his children
(with typed transcripts). 1 box, 1740-1850.
COCKEY FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1782 Papers of the Cockey and related families,
chiefly Thomas Cockey (b. 1726), John Cockey (I 758-1824), Charles Cockey (I 7611823), and Mor- decai Gist Cockey: patents, plats, surveys, and land indentures, 17041852; wills of Cockey and related families, 1758-1886; sales of slaves, 1810-26, and an
apprenticeship of a black orphan girl, 1864; naturalization papers of Nathan Rogers,
1824; character references for Henry Forsythe, 1840; miscellaneous autographs including
Samuel Chase, Louis Gassaway, John Randolph of Virginia, and Charles Carroll of
Carrollton; copyright papers of Samuel Butler for his books, History of the Civil War in
Ireland (I 805) and Report of the Trial of the Honorable Samuel Chase (I 805), the latter
co-authored by George Keatinge; letter from George A. Leakin concerning genealogy
and local history, 1893; draft of an essay by an unidentified person about the history and
future of roads in Baltimore County; a volume containing the account of Charles J.
Cockey with Alexander Yearly and Son, real estate agents and brokers, pertaining to the
management of Cockey's rental properties in Baltimore, 1902-8. 1 box, 1725-1908
COFFIN CATTLE PEDIGREE BOOK, MS.250 Volume with pedigrees of shorthorn
cattle belonging to C. E. Coffin, Muir- kirk, Maryland. 1 vol., 1866-1871.
COFFING ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.249 Ledger for store kept in Annapolis by William
Coffing with backing of James Maccubbin. Most entries are for rum, molasses, and wine,
but some coffee, tea, and ginger are also mentioned. 1 vol., 1770-1771.
COHEN CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOKS, MS.251.1 Three volumes of newspaper clippings
collected by Dr. Joshua I. Cohen, including news items and editorials on phases of the
Civil War. Much local news, especially on the arrest of southern sympathizers. Vol. I
covers the entire period of the war. Vols. 2 and 3 are labelled "Newspaper Extracts," for
1862-1863. 3 vols., 1861-1865.
COHEN COLLECTION, MS.251 Cohen, Etting and Gratz family data-genealogy and
private letters. Material on the Maryland Historical Society during the Presidency of
Mendes Cohen, 1904-1914. Items on the history of the Jews in Maryland. Mendes Cohen
railroad material-maps, timetables, etc. Scrapbook of clippings, 1885. Cohen family
photograph album. Eleanor S. Cohen scrapbook with clippings of poems and items of
Jewish interest, 1899-c.1925. A. M. Cohen cookbook, 1890. Notes for history of
Maryland, 1803, by General William Winder (1775-1824). James Carroll (1791-1873)
notebook, as judge of Orphans' Court, Baltimore, concerning laws of Maryland, 17981816. 7 boxes, 1798-1945.
COHEN, MENDES, COLLECTION, MS.251.4 Letters, documents, etc., of Thomas and
John P. Kennedy, Jacob I. Cohen, and others relating to the civil rights of Jews in
Maryland, 1818-1867. Miscellaneous items on the Cohen estate, including letters of
Mayor Latrobe to Mendes Cohen as Chairman of Committee on Car Fenders, 1894.
Papers of Emil Hurja. Nathan family genealogy. Collection of Eleanor S. Cohen (18581937). Gratz collection catalogue. Mendes I. Cohen reminiscences on the bombardment
of Fort McHenry and composition of The Star-Spangled Banner. 2 boxes, 1812-1894.
COHEN, MENDES I., TRAVELS, MS.251.3 Material relating to Colonel Mendes I.
Cohen's trip to Europe, Africa, Asia Minor, and Egypt between 1829-1835. Included are
letters to relatives and journals. On this trip Cohen carried the American flag to the Nile
River for the first time. Catalogue of Egyptian antiquities owned by Colonel Cohen. 2
boxes, 1829-1835.
COHN AND BOCK COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 1759 Princess Anne, Somerset
County business specializing in grain, lumbering, box manufacturing, and poultry:
ledgers, 1882-94 and 1896-04; journals, 1896-1902; daybooks, 1890-93 and 1901-04;
cashbooks, 1894- 98, 1900-04 and 1929-34; letterbook, 1889-1900; merchandise book,
1905-07; and business letters and miscellaneous accounts and cancelled checks, 1900-20
and 1924-29. 28 vols. and 2 boxes, 1882-1934
COLBURN FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2025 Correspondence with family news, the
progress of the Civil War, the Mount Calvary Church, lectures and concerts, letters of
Augustus Colburn (b. 1819) and Harry Colburn on the making and fitting of false teeth,
prices, and dental operating chairs; essays by Harvey Colburn on Balti- more mayoral
campaigns, Reverdy Johnson's difficulties with Andrew Johnson's Baltimore campaign,
English attitudes toward the Union, and a diplomatic incident during the Civil War.
Pedley, 376 26 items, 1832-75
COLBURN-KNIGHT PAPERS, MS.1519 Letters, deeds, etc., of Dr. Hervey Colburn,
his son, Hervey, and members of the Colburn, Knight and Rollinson families. Include
notes on Colburn genealogy; letters of recommendation for Hervey Colburn (1824-1833),
Nathaniel Knight Colburn (1865), and Rollinson Colburn (1885). Letters and indentures
of sale of land in Howard and Carroll Counties and Wash- ington, D. C., 1854-1873,
involving Nathaniel Knight, William Krebs, and Nathaniel Colburn. Letters of Hervey
Colburn, 1870-1888. Business papers of Colburn & Knight, 1839-1853. Papers of Hervey
Colburn as executor of the estates of Rev. E. A. Colburn, 1863; Rev. Edward A. Knight,
1862; Nathaniel Knight, 1854 (bulk of papers). Papers on Gatechair family burial plot,
1863. Letters on Mrs. Rollinson Colburn's paintings, 1899, etc. c. 250 items, 1824-1899.
COLE-FENWICK PAPERS, MS.1240 Small group of business papers, bonds,
agreements, deeds, letters, primarily relating to Charles, Calvert, Saint Mary's and Prince
George's Counties, Maryland and members of the Cole and Fenwick families; a
fragmentary deposition, 1818, is notarized by George Mason. 23 items, 1724-1824.
COLE, JUDGE WILLIAM, PAPERS, MS.188 Papers of judge William Purrington Cole,
Jr., include newspaper clippings on elections between 1922 and 1940. Material on
various projects with which Cole was associated-super highway, 1933, North Point Battle
Field, 1942, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, 1935-1936, National Cemetery, 1936, Balti- more
County Public Works, 1933-1942. Copies of speeches by Cole, Gov- ernor Ritchie,
Franklin D. Roosevelt. Pamphlets (1933) on reorganization of U. S. judicial system.
Resignation from Board of Regents of University of Maryland. Citation for Bronze Star
Medal, 1944, and Purple Heart to William Cole III (1918-1944), son of judge Cole. 5
boxes, 1905-1957.
COLEMAN, CHARLES, DIARIES, MS. 1966 Plantation owner of Halifax County,
Virginia: weather, agriculture, local travels, and allusions to local politics. 2 vols., 184249
COLEMAN, REV. JOHN, PAPERS, MS.1749 Maryland Episcopal minister (ca. 17151816): "Exercise Book" with notes for sermons, 1775; sermons on missionary work,
theology, and public worship, 1795-1815; miscellaneous notes, poems, list of books, and
copies of hymns. Pedley, 1355 1 box,1775-1815
COLEMAN PAPERS, MS.252 Letters to Anne Caroline Coleman during her days at
Miss Mercer's Academy, West River, Maryland, 1830-1833, giving details of life in
Balti- more, Philadelphia, and Virginia. Correspondents include Sarah F. Cocke, Harriet
Fenwick, Ann C. Hall, Christiana Lippincott, Mary T. McLane, Agnes Riddell, Margaret
Tilghman, Elizabeth Todhunter, Lucretia Van Bibber. 233 items, 1830-1833.
COLLINS COOK BOOK, MS.253.1 Volume contains recipes of Mrs. William H.
Collins. 1 vol., c. 1875.
COLLINS SCRAPBOOKS, MS.253 Three vols. of clippings kept by Mrs. William H.
Collins. Vols. 1 and 2, 1830-1835, 1860, contain verse, stories, etc., from newspapers.
Vol. 3, clippings on Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and other Confederate leaders;
Queen Victoria and her Diamond jubilee; religious news; also miscellaneous poems, etc.,
1875-1890. 3 vols., 1830-1890.
COLMORE ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.254 Ledger kept for Thomas Colmore, London
merchant, by his Maryland agent, John Talbot, of Anne Arundel County, and other
unknown agents, 1719-1720. Lists cargoes imported and sold to various citizens and tells
the location of their homes. 1 vol., 1719-1720.
COLONIAL COLLECTION, MS. 2018 Papers relating to the colonial period of
Maryland: financial and business records; land records; military records; government
documents; personal and family papers. Numerous photocopies, extracts of and indexes
to original records, and a few secondary essays concerning the period. Register available.
18 boxes, 1620-1775
COLUMBANO, JOHN F., COLLECTION, MS. 2425 Letters and newspaper clippings
pertaining to the musical compositions of John F. Columbano (b. ca. 1910). Includes
several of his compositions. 16 items, 1974-77
COLUMBUS MONUMENT PAPERS, MS.1241 Typescript history of the Samuel Ready
School, Baltimore, 1898. Scrapbook on the Columbus Monument in the grounds of the
Samuel Ready School, presented to the City of Baltimore in 1964 by Sears, Roebuck and
Company. Newselippings, copies of letters, etc., 1891-1964. Program of re-dedication of
Columbus Monument, Columbus Day, 1964. Scroll signed by City Manager of San Juan,
Puerto Rico, originally accompanying a chest of earth from Puerto Rico, as the only land
under the American flag touched by the feet of Columbus (sent 1951 for 459th
anniversary of discovery of America). 3 vols. and 1 scroll, 1891-1964.
COMMERCIAL AND FARMERS' BANK MINUTE BOOKS, MS. 2189 Board of
directors minute books of this Baltimore bank: directors' decisions; bank's charter; bylaws; bank examiners' reports; records of paper currency withdrawn and put into
circulation; annual records of bank's assets; a detailed statement of bank transactions,
1837-39; a list of bank stockholders and amounts held as of July 1841; selection of Maximilian Godefroy to design the bank's building, 1812; removal of assets to Frederick and
Westminster during the war with Britain, 1813-14; bank's subscription to the Cumberland
turnpike, 1814; bank loans to the federal government and Baltimore, 1815 and 1841;
memorial to congress supporting the Bank of the United States charter renewal, 1832;
report of the Philadelphia bank convention, 1838. Pedley, 141 2 vols., 1810-45
COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE COMPANY, BALTIMORE, RECORDS, MS.698 A
collection of bills and payrolls connected with the construction of the new building of the
Commercial Exchange Company of Baltimore. John Donnell & Son, and J. N. Bonaparte
are mentioned as superintendents of construction. 185 items, 1833-1834.
COMMISSION ON NEGRO HISTORY AND CULTURE RECORDS, MS. 2047
Correspondence, minutes, reports and studies related to the work of the commission. 200
items, 1969-71
COMMISSIONERS FOR FOREIGN PLANTATIONS COLLECTION, MS. 2351
Report from the Committee of Lords and Commons for Foreign Plan- tations about
Maryland, 1645; draft ordinance concerning the removal of the governor of Maryland
and other officials appointed by Lord Baltimore, 1646; petition of Lord Baltimore for
time to defend against the removal of his officers, 1646-47. Photocopies only; originals in
the Public Record Office, London. 3 items, 1645-47
COMMITTEE ON THE PRESENT DANGER RECORDS, MS. 2424 Reports and
memoranda of the Baltimore organization collected by William L. Marbury (b. 1901),
one of its members. Records reflect the organization's concern in universal military
service and defense. Other members include William F. Tuttle, Jr. and Tracy S.
Voorhees. 50 items, 1950-79
COMPTON, HENRY TRUEMAN, JOURNAL, MS. 2276 Trip from Baltimore to San
Franscisco: sightings of other ships; weather conditions; illnesses; ship activities.
Photocopy only; original owned by the Pioneer Museum and Huggins Galleries of
Stockton, California. 1 vol., 1850
CONFEDERATE MARYLAND LINE BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION PAPERS,
MS.255 Minutes, financial records, and membership statistics of the Confederate
Maryland Line Beneficial Association. 11 vols., 1882-1924.
CONFEDERATE MARYLAND LINE SOLDIERS' HOME RECORD BOOKS, MS.256
Registers of visitors, diaries of daily happenings, printed souvenirs, account books,
admissions, receipt books, vouchers, etc., all connected with the Confederate Maryland
Line Soldiers'Home, Pikesville. 18 vols. and 2 boxes, 1883-1932.
CONFEDERATE PAPERS, MS.259 Box contains miscellaneous collection of muster
rolls, photographs, letters, etc., all relating to the Confederacy. In very poor condition. 1
box, c. 1861-c. 1865.
CONFEDERATE RECORD BOOKS, MS.257 Vol. 1, muster rolls of Maryland troops in
service of the Confederate States. Vol. 2, History of the Maryland Line, Maryland
Organizations, and Mary- land Soldiers and Sailors, 1861-1865. Vols. 3-5, extracts from
official records on the Civil War. 5 vols., 1861-1865.
CONFEDERATE SOCIETY OF THE ARMY AND NAVY OF THE CONFEDERATE
STATES IN MARYLAND ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.258 Two account books listing
annual dues paid by members of the society and disbursements, 1886-1891, 1890-1921.
One volume with a descriptive roll of members of Company B, 21st, Virginia Regiment,
1861-1865, and a ticket for election of officers of the Society of the Army and Navy of
the Confederate States in Maryland, 1888. 3 vols., 1886-1921.
CONN, WILLIAM TIPTON, PAPERS, MS. 1813 Newspaper clippings of Conn's (18811926) activities as a naval recrui- ter in New York, 1918-19, and of his experiences while
on the US.S. Alcedo, 1917; scrapbook compiled by Jane Rider Conn (1879-1956) of her
husband's career as an officer aboard the U.S.S. Pauljones (1903-5), the US.S. Supply
(1906), the U.S.S. Donegal (1917), and as an aide to Governors T. M. Potts and Edward
Dorn of Guam (1906-9). 1 box, 1902-19
CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRATIC CLUB RECORD BOOK, MS.1130 Register of
visitors to the Conservative Democratic Club, Baltimore, 1876- 1879. Includes
residences, local addresses, and signatures of sponsors. 1 vol., 1876-1879.
U.S.F. CONSTELLATION COLLECTION, MS. 1939 Letters, logs, notes, designs,
drawings, and journal with plans and records for the restoration of the vessel. Majority of
this collection consists of photocopies; permission for publication must be obtained
from owners. Pedley, 162 2 boxes and I oversize package, ca. 1959-72
CONSTELLATION HOMECOMING PAPERS, MS.1613 Collection of correspondence,
mainly of James W. Foster of the Maryland Historical Society, concerning the frigate
Constellation and her return to Baltimore. Includes The Constellation Comes Home to
Stay, 15 pp., TS., by Gladys Benson Snodgrass, 1955. U. S. Frigate Constellation, 14 pp.,
TS., from the Boston Naval Yard. Correspondence, 1941-1942, of Senator George
Radcliffe with the Gavel Club of Baltimore concerning the Constellation.
Correspondence, 1942-1953, of James W. Foster with prominent Balti- moreans and
others on the subject of returning the Constellation to Balti- more and restoring her.
Correspondence, 1935, of J. Alexis Shriver with Maryland Congressmen concerning the
resolution authorizing the Constel- lation's return. c. 50 items, 1935-1955.
CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, MS.1082 Volume with MS. copy of the
Constitution of the United States, Articles I-X, 19 pp. (copyist unknown), 1 vol., n. d.
CONTINENTAL OFFICERS' RECORD BOOK, MS.273 Index to returns of officers
(non-Maryland) of the Continental Army. 1 vol., 1775-1776.
COOK ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1588 Ledger of William Cook, Baltimore merchant,
showing sales of clothing, brandy, food, hardware, etc. An indenture made between
William Cook and Richard Wilder and Frederick Hammer to transfer Cooles "stock and
trade" into their account. 1 vol., 1775-1776.
COOK, BERNARD H., BANK BOOK, MS. 1746 Bank record of this Baltimore lottery
agent with the Franklin Bank of Baltimore. 1 vol., 1835-39
COOK-CASHMEYER PAPERS, MS. 2341 Papers of Henry Cashmeyer (1835-91):
certificates and letters, 1868- 90, of work as a justice of the peace in Baltimore. Cook
papers: a notebook, 1861-62, of J. R. Coloney of Company P, First Maryland Regiment,
of autographs of prisoners-of-war at Libby Prison, Richmond after the battle of Front
Royal, 1862; two undated letters of Mrs. N. F. Cook about the autograph book; letters,
1883 and 1885, of V. C. Jarboe to Vernon Cook (1870-1954) about a collection of
election tickets, badges, proclamations of national and local political campaigns. 20
items, 1861-90
COOK, EARNSHAW, PAPERS, MS. 1803 Private papers related to Cook's career and
property. Restricted. 16 items, 1968
COOK FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2328 Land transactions of Isaac P. Cook (1808-84),
Baltimore bookseller and stationer, and his wife, Laura (d. 1876), and daughter, Isabel (fl.
1877- 87); correspondence, 1877-80, about property assessment; deeds for Bal- timore
City and County land, 1808-87. 47 items, 1808-87
COOK FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2202 Two letters from Edward Cook (d. 1786), 1760,
about his departure from England to Baltimore; six letters from Edward Cook and
William Otley of Baltimore about the town's business conditions 'trade, agriculture,
grains, land, servants and convicts, weather and repeated mentions of the capture of one
of their vessels by a privateer in the French West Indies; two letters from John Cook (d.
1763) in England discuss news there. Photocopies from the Northumberland Record
Office; permission for publication must be obtained from owner. 9 items, 1760-61
COOK, GEORGE H., LETTERS, MS.1610 Letters of George H. Cook to his parents,
Colonel and Mrs. E. W. Cook in Lockport, New York. Most of the letters deal with
Cooles service in the U. S. Army in the Civil War, especially in Virginia, where Cook
was a Captain in the Sth U. S. Artillery. Some copies of orders, and occasional single
letters from Illinois, Texas, and Kentucky. One letter, dated Fort Lyon, Colorado, July 19,
1876, describing Custer's last stand. One letter to George H. Cooks wife, Jessie, 1883. 19
items, 1860-1883.
COOK LEDGER, MS.261 Ledger contains accounts of pieces of silver, gold, and
jewellery sold to customers by William A. Cook, Baltimore. 1 vol., 1830-1832.
COOKE FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1872 Letters between members of the Cooke family,
the majority being between itinerant, Maryland-born artist George Cooke (I 793-1849)
and his brother, Dr. James Cooke: Cooke's art education in France and Italy, 1826-27;
one undated letter by George Cooke refers to his paying for his brother's medical
training; a brief genealogy of the Cooke and Macpherson families in a letter from Robert
Cooke to William Cooke, 1827; discussion of Cooke's return from Georgetown to live
and paint, 1837; a letter from Hannah Ellery to Dr. James Cooke about George Cooke's
death in New Orleans, 1849. 10 items, 1826-49
COOKE PAPERS, MS.195 Collection relates to the business affairs of William Cooke
(1746-1817) as an attorney and a tobacco commission merchant in Baltimore. Included
are c. 150 letters (1785-1819); accounts; papers on the settlement of the estates of John
Cooke and Mrs. Ann Tasker; Dulany family material; and papers on the law suit between
William Young and John O'Donnell. 3 boxes, 1750-1819.
COOKE, WILLIAM, ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.267 Account book, 1771-1785, and
several loose business papers of William Cooke, Charles County tobacco merchant. 1
vol., 1771-1785.
CORNER AND DANNY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS. 2307 Baltimore merchants: sales of
cargo, imports, and exports; vessels, masters, and destinations usually noted. Microfilm
only; location of originals unknown. Register available. 1 reel (no. 544), 1818-21
CORNER COLLECTION, MS.1242 Miscellaneous manuscripts, largely economic in
type, collected by William Henley Comer (1838-1911). Include business papers of Mark
Alexander, Baltimore merchant., 1757-1794, emphasizing trade with the West Indies and
ports of New England. Correspondence of James Cox with letters on western trade during
a trip by Cox to St. Louis and New Orleans. Brief exchange on British vessels captured
by French privateers and brought into Baltimore., 1793. Letters of James N. Weems to
Messrs. Balturs & Cox, 1811. Correspondence on the court martial of Lieutenant Colonel
William H. Fitzhugh, Hagerstown, May, 1824. Two letters from Michael Earle in
Maryland to a friend in London, 1754-1755, on colonial affairs. Letter from Charles
Wallace to Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, c. 1780, on the building of the State House in
Annapolis. Political sketches by William Vans Murray dedicated to John Adams, April,
1787, with comments on aristocracy, balance of power. Letter from Isaac McCoy to
James Cox, March 20, 1817, describing the New Orleans market and providing a list of
prices. 741 items, 1678-1883.
CORNER COLLECTION, MS.1244 Miscellaneous collection from the holdings of the
Comer family, especially William Henley Comer. Letters relating to legal matters, iron
works, shipping and trade regulations. Specific items are Robert Peters to Robert
Gilmor & Company, August 4, 1788; Thomas James to Mark Alexander, March 16,
1781; Thomas Wallace to George Patterson, August 21, 1780; material on case of
brigantine Maxwell., destroyed by fire August, 1793. 5 items, 1780-1793.
COST, HORACE F., MANUSCRIPT, MS.2037 Manuscript entitled, "Songs the Writer
has Known," showing Cost's (d. 1973) preferences in music. 1 box, 1960
COWEN, JOHN K., COLLECTION, MS. 2291 Six scrapbooks of clippings from
Baltimore and out-of-town newspapers collected by John K. Cowen (1844-1904)
concerning local politics, reform issues, railroad legislation, the controversy over the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and other issues. I (September 25-October 29, 1889): 1889
local and national Democratic Party platforms, the coming elections, and political
speeches; II (October 28-Noyember 8, 1889): debate between Democrats and Fusionists
about corruption in the Democratic party, the Baltimore mayoral compaign, the
construction of better roads; III (November 11, 1898-january 9, 1890): post-election
articles concerning the inauguration of Mayor Robert C. Davidson, the new city council,
the city delegation in the legislature, Gov. Elihu E. Jackson's message to the legislature,
efforts of reformers to introduce the Australian ballot, Sen. Arthur Pue Gorman's
opposition, railroad issues, oyster farming; IV (January 9-February 14, 1890): debate
over ballot reform with Senator Gorman leading the opposition and other aspects of
political reform, bills concerning railroad and oystering, the fate of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal; V (February 14-April 9, 1890): Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, the work of the
Reform League and government and political reform efforts in general, railroads; VI
(November 4-December 30, 1895): the election of 1895 and efforts to defeat the GormanRasin political machine, election day corruption, the election returns of Maryland and
other states, the election of Lloyd Lowndes as governor, Alcaeus Hooper as mayor of
Baltimore, and a Republican city council; a scrap book of newspaper clippings, magazine
articles, and maps concerning the establishment of ex-slave colonies in Liberia, the
efforts of the Maryland State Colonization Society. Pedley, 401, 413 7 vols., 1832-34,
1889-95
COWEN SCRAPBOOKS, MS.263 Clippings on political matters, such as Free Trade
versus Protection, in career of John K. Cowen. Vols. 1-2 cover Congressional campaign
of 1894 in which Cowen was elected to represent Maryland's 4th District; vol. 3, August
16-October 2, 1895; vols. 4-5 cover Baltimore and national politics and election quarrel
of 1895. 5 vols., 1894-1895.
COX ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.262 Daybook, 1768-1771, of James Cox, Baltimore tailor.
Contains entries for suits, coats, breeches, etc., made for various customers. Includes
entries on types of materials used and color of the garments. Customers included Daniel
Carroll of Duddington, Caleb Dorsey, Daniel Dulany, Jr., Mordecai Gist, Captain Charles
Ridgely, Dr. John Stevenson. 1 vol., 1768-1771.
COX ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.264 Volume contains letters of Luther J. Cox, flour
merchant, 1838-1839; administration accounts of Maria C. Cox, one of his children,
1841-1858. 1 vol., 1838-1858.
COX, JAMES, PAPERS, MS. 1909 Baltimore tailor (1737-77) who served as a major in
the Baltimore Town Battallion of Militia under William Smallwood: an agreement of
Cox with his servant allowing him to go on a privateer, 1776; letter from Cox to his wife
Mary describing the military campaign in October 1777 near Philadelphia; papers of his
estate and his wife's efforts to obtain financial assistance from the state of Maryland.
Pedley, 402 21 items, 1774-95
COX PAPERS, MS.1245 Small indexed collection of Charles County land recordsvarious names occur, especially Samuel and Mary Cox. Papers on Montgomery County
court cases involving Sykes Beckwith and Augustus Taney; correspondence of Samuel
Cox on settlement of land disputes. Zachariah Walker's deeds to land in Montgomery and
Prince George's Counties and Washington, D. C. 57 items, 1714-1862.
CRADOCK PAPERS, MS.196 Papers of the Cradock and Walker families and some
related groups, consisting of correspondence, receipts, commonplace books, accounts,
copies of wills and legal documents. c. 1000 items, 1734-1900.
CRADOCK, CARROLL, JENSEN FAMILY PAPERS, MS.1976 Anna Ella Carroll
(1815-93) correspondence and essays dealing with the Civil War, especially with the
Tennessee campaign (I 86 1), demanding compensation from the federal government for
her work. Correspondents: Thomas Hicks, Lemuel D. Evans, Abraham Lincoln,
Benjamin Franklin Wade, Charles M. Scott, Edward Stanton, Samuel Hunt, and Mary H.
Carroll. Essays on topics such as natural rights, government, slavery, religious freedom,
and Maryland's toleration act. Cradock family: deeds, some from the eighteenth century;
land sales; estates of Julia S. Cradock, Thomas Cradock, Arthur Cradock, and Katherine
Cradock; newspaper clippings on the death of Arthur Cradock and the murder of
Katherine Cradock; letters from Thomas Cradock as he travelled to Rio de Janeiro in
1884; information on "Trentham," the Cradock family estate in Pikesville, Maryland.
Jenson family: wills of Kathleen H. Jenson and Philip J. Jenson; stock dividends,
securities, bonds, and insurance policies of Kathleen H. Jenson; letters concerning Philip
J. Jenson's membership in the Canadian Black Watch during World War I; letters from
Thomas Cradock Jenson while in the United States Air Force in 1954; sermons, notes,
and prayers written by Philip J. Jenson while rector of Saint Thomas's Episcopal Church
in Garrison, Maryland, and information about the church. Twenty-five volumes
consisting of scrapbooks, account books, daybooks, diaries of Thomas Cradock, Thomas
Cradock, Jr., S. Carroll Cradock, and Saint Thomas's Episcopal Church, 1836-1960. 8
boxes, 1738-1968
CRADOCK-HOWARD-LAMBORN PAPERS, MS. 1976.1 Historical notes, such as
reminiscences of Saint Thomas's Church in Pikesville, Maryland; fragment of an essay on
the Maryland toleration act; a copy of John Brice's return of loyalty oaths for Anne
Arundel County; Lamborn genealogical information; social invitations and letters
concerning family news are among the papers of John and Mary Howard, Mrs. Thomas
Cradock and Arthur Cradock; a tax statement for the estate of Sally Carroll Cradock;
Anne Arundel County survey report; a list of North American Land Company shares; a
financial statement about a mortgage to Mrs. Fox from Edwin Warfield; obituaries of
Col. Edward Colston. Pedley, 405, 654, 819-21, 1004 44 items, 1776-1951
CRAIG, SALLY K., FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2434 Genealogical information on the
Goldsborough, Hanson, Rasin, Ring- gold, and Wilson families. Also, printed and
manuscript versions of Civil War songs and poems; published address from Robert E.
Lee to Maryland inhabitants, 1862; Florida land deed, 1834; and miscellaneous family
correspondence, 1845-89. 1 box, 1834-89, 20th century
CRAMPLIN ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.265 Account book of ( ... ) Cramplin, a
Montgomery County blacksmith, contains entries in English currency for shoeing
horses, sharpening ploughs, etc., and for sale of corn. 1 vol., 1776-1783.
CRAWFORD-FROST WILLIAM ALBERT PAPERS, MS. 1995 Correspondence and
notes about the inventions of this Maryland Epis- copal priest (1863-1936)-railway cars,
a fire escape, airplanes, para- chutes, gates, wheels, automobiles, and a gas mask;
manuscripts and copies of his writings mainly on religious and philosophical subjects.
CRAWFORD, JOHN, LETTERS, MS.1246 Correspondence of Dr. John Crawford in
Baltimore with Hugh McCalmont in Demerara and London. Letters relate primarily to
Crawford's affairs, especially his concern for his son, Thomas, sent as a medical student
to London. 9 items, 1798-1805.
CREAMER CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOK, MS.270 Scrapbook of David Creamer
containing a history of the Civil War written by Osmond Tiffany in a newspaper of 1871pasted in a copy of the Annual Report of the Postmaster General of the United States for
1868. 1 vol., 1871.
CRESWELL, JOHN A. J., PAPERS, MS.1247 Three funerary notices addressed to John
Thompson, 1839-1841. Papers relating to John Creswelrs office of Superintendent of the
Draft of Mary- land, 1862-1864. Papers and letters on the office of Postmaster General,
1870-1874 (office held by Creswell). Letters on fund-raising for Mrs. John Logan Fund,
1886-1887. Miscellaneous items, 1846-1885. 40 items, 1839-1887.
CREVECOEUR MANUSCRIPT, MS.266 20th century longhand copy, with transcript,
of Crevecoeur's Me'moire sur le Commerce entre la France et les Etats-Unis XAm9rique,
written in 1784. Original in Library of American Embassy in Paris, copied by Peter
Vanderpoel. 1 vol., 1784 (20th century).
CRISFIELD PAPERS, MS.1248 Letters of John Woodland Crisfield. Three are to Miss
Henrietta M. Wilson, 19 to his wife, Mary Handy Crisfield, and one to an unknown male
recipients Letters contain comments on public affairs. 23 items, 1832-1876.
CROMWELL COLLECTION, MS. 2039 Diary of Lucie M. Franklin (b. 1855), 18921924, mostly discussing her travels to Europe (especially France, England, and Italy),
important events such as the Baltimore fire of 1904 and the sinking of the Lusi'tania;
purchase records of the Gandy Betting Company kept by W. K. Cromwell, Jr., 1923-42;
bill for the Men's Monday Club of Ruxton, 1935; a United States Army discharge for
Edward W. Dunn of Galloway County, Mis- souri, 1865. 1 box,1865-1942
CRONMILLER RECORD BOOK, MS.271 Volume used first as a music note book by
Thomas Cronmiller of Baltimore, 1790-opening pages contain harmonizations of German
religious tunes. Bulk of volume is receipts for money paid by Cronmiller for land debts,
ground rents, etc., 1809-1857. 1 vol., 1790, 1809-1857.
CROSS, W. IRVINE, SCRAPBOOKS, MS.955 Volume devoted to "Review and
Outlook" from The Wall Street Journal. Volume of material on political developments
and candidacy. The name of John K. Cowen (partner of W. Irvine Cross in legal firm)
appears frequently. Volume on miscellaneous subjects, mainly political, including
editorials and comments by H. L. Mencken. 3 vols., 1910-1917.
CROWLEY, D. FRED, COLLECTION, MS.1640 19 letters from J. D. Doxen in China
to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crowley, Balti- more, during the second World War, 1944-1945. 17
miscellaneous letters, invitations, and clippings concerning Mr. Crowley. Letters from the
Mary- land Historical Society to Fred Crowley, 1945, concerning his manuscripts about
Baltimore Harbor, and letters from Senator George Radcliffe on the same subject. Three
MSS. by Crowley, presumably unpublished; Sights and Sounds of Baltimore Harbor,
1885-1910; Curtis Bay and Creek, 1870- 1900; and Federal Hill. c. 45 items, 1944-1956.
CROXALL LEDGER, MS.274 Accounts in English currency of foodstuffs, tobacco,
tools, etc., kept by John Croxall from 1779-1784. Many pages have been pasted over with
newsclippings of poetry, etc., c. 1835. 1 vol., 1779-1784 (c. 1835).
CULBRETH SCRAPBOOKS, MS.946 Scrapbooks containing death notices of Culbreth
family members and other citizens of Baltimore, probably compiled by David M. R.
Culbreth. 2 vols., 19th and 20th centuries.
CUMBERLAND CONTROL CENTER RECORDS MS. 1800 Registers of volunteers
and messages of the Council of Civilian Defense in Allegany County, 1941-44; volume
of expenses and checks, 1942-25. 1 box,1941-45
CURRY PAPERS, MS.279 Collection of deeds, plats, and survey memoranda for lands
in Carroll and Frederick Counties. Miscellaneous material relating to land transactions.
Many of the items pertain to William R. Curry (fl. 18th century). 1 box, 1702-1903.
CUSHING ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.268 Household account book kept by Ann
Mackenzie Cushing, including entries for household expenses and for wages paid to
cooks. 1 vol., 1839-1842.
CUSTOMS PAPERS, MS.1249 Commercial papers dealing with the operations of the
Baltimore Custom House, including clearances from quarantine, accounts of various
Balti- more merchants, inventories of cargoes, etc. Some items badly burned. c. 125
items, 1796-1798.
CUTHBERT NOTEBOOK, MS.269 Notebook in ancient history kept by Joseph H.
Cuthbert, Jr., while attending Columbian College, Washington, D. C. 1 vol., 1872.
DAIRY COMPANY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1166 Ledger of Baltimore County dairy
company operating Garrettsville, Upper Roods, and Salem Dairies, dating from 18931899. Volume shows profits, expenses, and produce (milk, butter, meat, etc.); gives end
of month statements; includes mention of vegetables, rice, flour, and other foodstuffs. 1
vol., 1893-1899.
D'ALESANDRO, JR., THOMAS, PAPERS, MS. 1843 Papers of this Baltimore
politician and former mayor (b. 1903): photographs and printed ephemera related to his
career; letters requesting favors and his responses, 1958-69; undated resolution urging
D'Alesandro to run for the United States Senate. 3 boxes, 1940-69
DALLAM PAPERS, MS.1250 Major groups in this collection are letters from Francis J.
Dallam from Nashville, Tennessee, on conditions in this country, 1804-1809; Richard B.
Dallam and other members of the family on life in Kentucky and later in St. Louis,
Missouri, 1814-1853; John Donnell's instructions to Griffin Stith for voyage to Batavia,
1820-1824, with data on East Indian coffee trade; Stith's letters from Smyrna, 1826-1838,
giving picture of Mediterranean commerce. Lesser groups include Richard Dallam of
Harford County, Maryland, on business conditions and public affairs, including the
alleged Burr conspiracy, 1806-1807. Francis J. Dallam's memorandum book and diary
with comments on Nashville social life, fights, and fires, 1806-1807; Richard B. Dallam
and William S. Dallam on Kentucky lands, 1809-1812; Francis M. Dallam on Kentucky
politics, 1812-1814; inventory of Josias W. Dallam's goods, January 20, 1821. Francis J.
Dallam's diary of a trip to Saratoga Springs, New York, 1827. Thomas Yeatman on
Andrew Jackson and national politics, October 10, 1828. John Chaincey on life in
Missouri and the Mormons there, 1834. Thorowgood Stith from Smyrna, October 30,
1834, on life there and on British and U. S. naval movements. James B. Dallam from
United States Anny posts in Florida, 1838-1839. H. Clay Dallam as a student at
Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1848. Francis J. Dallam's memorandum on
Andrew Jackson and the alleged Burr conspiracy, n. d. 491 items, 1792-1866, and n. d.
DALRYMPLE NOTEBOOK, MS.277 Commonplace book of Rev. Edwin A. Dalrymple,
Baltimore Episcopal clergyman, containing essays prepared while at Theological
Seminary of Virginia. Notes on readings and lectures. In front of volume is a list of
youths instructed by Dalrymple at Fairfax Institute, near Alexandria, Virginia, during
same period. 1 vol., 1840-1855.
DALTON PAPERS, MS.1251 Photostat copies of six land deeds-Daniel Stansbury of
Anne Arundel County, 1763 and 1764; Henry Hall of Baltimore County, 1671; Samuel
Dorsey of Anne Arundel County, 1771; William Slade of Baltimore County, 1694;
Thomas Richardson of Anne Arundel County, 1671. Deeds were collected by J. C.
Dalton of Maryland. 6 items, 1671-1771.
DAMBMANN, C. F., LEDGER, MS. 1670 Private ledger and journal of C. F.
Dambmann and Company, New York importers of yarn goods: merchandise accounts;
interest; stocks; profits and losses; inventories; closing entries and trial balances. Many of
the transactions concern the distribution of the estate of C. F. Dambmann (d. ca. 1872) to
his sons George and Charles F. A. Dambmann. 1 vol., 1867-80
DANEKER, WILLIAM H., PAPERS, MS.1252 Civil War letters of Lieutenant William
H. Daneker, Company A, 9th Maryland Volunteers, from Camp Lockwood, Maryland
Heights, and Old Point Comfort, Virginia, mainly to his parents. Official forms and
returns, invitations, advertisements, etc. Bank notes and receipts of William H. Daneker.
c. 55 items, 1863-1864, 1876.
DANEKER, WILLIAM HENRY, PAPERS, MS. 1705 Baltimore and Woodberry,
Baltimore County resident: poems and school exercises from the Male Central High
School in Baltimore, 1858; bookkeeping ledger of Evans, Peters and Company, 1852-61;
daybook of William H. Daneker and Company, Baltimore, commission merchants, 1852,
with business connections in Baltimore, Saint Louis, and Cincin- nati-entries for food,
clothing, and steamboat insurance; daybook accounts for Daneker consisting of flour,
tea, sugar, and tobacco, 1853; accounts of the Exeter Sunday School of Baltimore, 185862; letters from Daneker with comments on the course of the Civil War, 1862; Civil War
pay accounts of the Ninth Maryland Volunteers, 1863-64; letters from W. F. Mitchell to
Maj. W. S. Downer about military supplies, 1861-65; clothing bills of Thomas
McCormick, 1861-65; rent receipts from Wood- berry home owned by Daneker, 186769. Pedley, 425 1 box,1852-89 D'ARCY, MRS. JOHN N., ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.
2327 Accounts of household expenses of wife (1793-1857) of Baltimore merchant:
dairy; meat and produce; clothing; wages for servants; money spent on children. 1 vol.,
1831-35
DARLINGTON ACADEMY MINUTE BOOK, MS.276 Records of the Darlington
Academy, Harford County, incorporated March 30, 1836. Include Trustees' journal,
1835-1885; accounts, 1841-1842; contributions, 1841-1842, and general information on
the beginning of the academy. Treasurers' records, 1876-1881, and a few newspaper
clippings involving accounts of the school and of the Darlington Civic Association. 1
vol., 1835-1937.
DARNALL, ROBERT, LEDGER, MS.272 Ledger of Robert Darnall of Poplar Hill,
Maryland, has cash accounts with many persons in Prince George's County and
Washington, D. C., including Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Daniel Carroll, Notley
Young, Benedict Calvert. Transactions with Robert Sewall, Darnall's brother-in-law. 1
vol., 1787-1821.
DASHIELL COLLECTION, MS. 1804 Registers and official recordings of meetings and
names of the members of Stepney Parish, Protestant Episcopal Church, Somerset County:
parish decisions to collect money for church repairs; recommendation of parish rector,
Joshua Reece, for priesthood, 1799; signatures of the members of the Protestant
Episcopal Church of Maryland, Stepney Parish, 1799; a list of signatures of professing
Christians at Stepney Parish, 1809-1812, 1820- 22, and 1833; deed for sale of land in
Broad Creek, Delaware, 1804; a letter of E. Isaac W. K. Handy to George Riall
discussing the Handy family and expressing thanks for the use of Stepney Parish records,
1866; a letter of Benjamin Dashiell to C. M. Dashiell about the first register of Somerset
Parish (1678), 1932. 7 items, 1799, 1804, 1808-12, 1820-22, 1833, 1866, 1932
DAUGHERTY BANK BOOK, MS.1106 Bank book, 1871-1888, of John B. Daugherty
of Dublin, Maryland. Book is of Cecil National Bank, and shows deposits and
withdrawals, and addressees of checks. At back of volume are dimensions of lots of land,
ongins unknown. 1 vol., 1871-1888.
DAVIDSON ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.281 Business records of John and Samuel
Davidson, Annapolis merchants. Ledger, 1780-1783, includes accounts with Archibald
Buchanan, Benedict Calvert, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Thomas Johnson, Thomas
Sim Lee, Edward Lloyd, Robert Morris, William Paca, William Smallwood, and with
local businessmen Ralph Bassill, John Ball, George Mann, John Shaw. Indi- vidual
accounts of John and Samuel Davidson contain many items shedding light on the social
history of Annapolis at this period. Daybook, 1784-1785, lists purchases and their prices.
Ledger, 1787-1795, has accounts of cargoes, merchants, and house expenses. Daybook,
1791-1794 (part missing). Ledger, Mrs. Eleanor Davidson, 1795-1805, includes many
store expenses. 2 boxes, 1780-1805.
DAVIDSON PAPERS, MS.1253 Business correspondence of James, John, and Samuel
Davidson with merchants in Rotterdam, Oxford, Maryland, and Cambridge, Maryland.
Con- cerns shipment of and payment for merchandise. 20 items, 1780-1813.
DAVIDSON RECORDS, MS. 1915 Copy of originals in the Maryland Historical Society
(Pedley, 429): two daybooks listing purchases and prices, 1784-75 and 1791-94; three
ledgers, 1780-83, of accounts with Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Thomas Sim Lee,
William Paca, William Smallwood, and other prominent Marylanders, 1787-95, for
cargoes, merchants, and house expenses; 1795-1805 ledger of Mrs. Eleanor Davidson
including many store expenses. Copy of the originals at the Library of Congress: a ledger
of John Davidson (1738-94) and possibly Samuel at the Davidson store in Annapolis,
1780-87, with accounts of John Beale Bordley, Samuel Chase, and Charles Carroll of
Carrollton; a letterbook of Samuel Davidson, 1789-1809, with letters from Georgetown,
Maryland, to business associates Archibald Moncrief, Alex- ander Donald, Robert Peter,
and several merchants abroad about prices, shipping, and the collection of debts; letters
of introduction and a few letters to the Commissioners for the City of Washington. 2 reels
(nos. 737-38), 1780-1809
DAVIS ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1031 Record of sales of apothecary's supplies,
Baltimore, ? by Robert Davis, to individuals, businesses, Penn Institute for the Blind, and
the Foster Home. Rear of volume has pencilled copies of miscellaneous poems, etc. 1
vol., 1845-1847.
DAVIS, ALLEN BOWIE, LETTERS, MS.1511 Collection of letters of the Allen Bowie
Davis family of Montgomery County, Maryland, 1855-1904. Letters written to and by
Allen Bowie Davis, his wife, Hester, daughters, Mary, Esther, and Rebecca, and son, W.
Wilkins Davis. In addition there are 19 tributes to Allen Bowie Davis after his death in
1889, and 41 items addressed to Rebecca Davis from friends, 1862- 1904, a few from the
Episcopal Church in Baltimore. 46 items from son, W. Wilkins Davis, to his family while
a pupil at St. James's College (now St. James's School), 1858-1861, give a picture of the
school. The letters from Allen Bowie Davis to his children contain references to the Civil
War, etc. 178 items, 1855-1904.
DAVIS, ALLEN BOWIE, PAPERS, MS.285 Miscellaneous papers relating to the
Wilkins, Glenn, and Davis families. Early items include family letters and deeds. Later
material is poetry, diaries of Mrs. Mary Wilkins Davis. Typescript article on Greenwood,
the Davis family home in Montgomery County (10 pp.), by Mary Dorsey Davis.
Typescript (13 pp.) by Roger Brooke Farquhar on Allen Bowie Davis, 1930. 2 boxes,
1825-1932.
DAVIS COLLECTION, MS.1581 Real estate transfers for Towson, Baltimore County,
1862-1863. Real estate transfer book for Baltimore County, 1857. Baltimore County
Court Docket, March Term, 1856. Related complaints and warrants. 7 items, 1856-1863.
DAVIS, DAVID P., PAPERS, MS.232 Unindexed papers of the Davis, Cox,
Cruikshanks, and related families of Cecil County, Maryland. Legal diaries of Nathaniel
Cox, 1883-1887. Farm diaries of David P. Davis, 1865-1882, and family accounts, 18631947. Personal diaries of Maria L. Davis, 1918-1941. Correspondence of various
members of the above families. Numerous accounts and other materials relating to St.
Stephen's Church and Chapel, N. Sassafras Parish. 13 vols., 1 box, 1794-1949.
DAVIS, ELIZABETH HUNTER, PAPERS, MS. 2043 Daily diaries, 1920-59, with gaps
from 1930-39 and 1950-54: daily activities of a resident of Roland Park in Baltimore and
after 1922 as the wife of an army officer, Thomas Meredith Hunter; journals of two trips
she took to Europe with her first husband, Robert Clinton Cole, 1911-13. 7 vols., 1911-59
DAVIS, HENRY WINTER, PAPERS, MS.286 Manuscript autobiography of Henry
Winter Davis (1817-1865), covering his early life in Annapolis, Kenyon College, and the
University of Virginia. Letter from A. Lincoln, March 18, 1863, "not for publication,"
stressing importance of agreement among those U. S. Representatives supporting the
Union, with regard to election of House Speaker. 1 box, 1817-1863.
DAVIS, JOHN LEDGER, MS. 1475 By John Davis of Cecil County: labor, taxes, sales
of corn and wheat, and some cotton accounts for 1868; a detailed inventory of the estate
of James Round of Worcester County, 1774; notes on British activity in Cecil County,
1777; a song dedicated to George Washington. 1 vol., 1750-1781, 1868
DAVIS JOURNALS, MS.186 Vol. 1, dated Hagerstown, 1846-1848, mainly contains
religious reflections, and was presented by John Davis in 1855 to his niece, Elizabeth
Whitelock. Vol. 2 is autobiography of John Davis, 1849-1851, Hagerstown, and was
presented to his youngest son, Charles Whitelock Davis. 2 vols., 1846-1851.
DAVIS PAPERS, MS.1063 Short history of the Davis family. Family letters. Bulletin
from the commencement exercises, Cathedral School of St. Paul, 1892. Essay, Life at
an army post, c. 1891, by John Staige Davis. Essay, A United States Military Hospital, by
John Staige Davis (required essay in the military science course at Yale). Letters
concerning Davis family tree, and efforts to trace it, mainly addressed to John Staige
Davis. Revolutionary war records of W. B. Davis, many other miscellaneous letters, and
a few newspaper clippings. 1 box, c. 1800-c. 1933.
DAVIS PAPERS, MS.1254 Miscellaneous Charles County land papers collected by B.
H. Davis, including deeds, patents, plats, with several references to an estate called
Bach- elor's Hope. Frequent signers are Luther Murdock, Raphael Bourman, and G. F.
Dunnington. 15 items, 1687-1840.
DAVIS, REBECCA D., DIARY, MS. 2111 Young woman (1843-1921) from
Brookeville, Montgomery County: comments on family life; notes and letters from her
brother, William Wilkins Davis, mentioning Indians in Minnesota; letters from Henrietta
Steuart about the capture of Gen. George Steuart at the battle of Gettys- burg; letters from
Annie Disosway about the murder of William Disosway at Williamsburg, Virginia;
relates reactions to contact with troops moving through Maryland, the imprisonment of
cousin John Glenn and others for disloyalty, and politics. Pedley, 432-33 1 vol., 1863-64
DAWKINS, WALTER IRELAND, DIARY, MS. 2105 Baltimore lawyer and Judge
(1858-1936): Democrats; the theatre in Baltimore- labor disputes; professional boxing;
religion; nativism; the protective tariff; vaccines; young women; Dwight L. Moody and
Ira Sankey; Maryland Gov. Frank Brown; the Chicago World's Fair; states' rights;
whiskey drinking; ballooning; Grover Cleveland's 1892 presidential victory; his law
practice. 1 vol., 1892-93
DAY COLLECTION, MS.287 Papers of the Day family of Harford County include four
notebooks of genealogical material on the Day, Oldham, 00e, Walker, Youn and other
related families. Miscellaneous poetry. Day family material also includes plats, deeds,
and descriptions of land. Day wills in the collection include those of John Y. and Rebecca
Y. Day. Miscellaneous business papers and inventory of the estate of Lloyd Day, c. 1814.
5 vols., 1730-1907.
DAY PAPERS, MS.1255 Plats, deeds, and descriptions of land-Taylor's Mount, Taylor's
Enlarge- ment, Dixon's Chance, Nothingworth, in Harford County, owned by Edward A.
Day, William Y. Day, Lloyd Day, et al. Two pages of typescript notes by W. B. Marye.
Miscellanea-poetry, election tickets, newspaper clippings, etc. Folder of Day family
wills, 1746-1801, and 1830-1907. Hand drawn maps of areas in Baltimore County.
Miscellaneous business papers of Lloyd, Edward A., William Y., and John Orso Day, 39
items, 1805-1880. Inventory of Lloyd Day's estate, c. 1814. Constitution of Mount Ararat
Lodge, #45, A. F. and A. M., 1822. 80 items, 1730-1907.
DAY, WILLARD GIBSON, COLLECTION, MS.1606 Commonplace book of Willard
Gibson Day, n. d.; scrapbook of musical events in Baltimore; sermons; article on
Baltimore as a Manufacturing City. Letters to Mrs. Lucy Emerson [Farnsworth] Day,
1892-1898, and to relatives in Ohio and Indiana. Remainder of collection relates to the
numerous inventions made by Day. Includes patents for electric food preservation, 18701893; material on Day's Electric Fire Alarm Company; letters to Presi- dent McKinley
from the Germless Food Company, users of Day's electric light process to sterilize food.
Patent applications for electric signals, musical instruments, distilled liquors, and a device
for detection of icebergs. Miscel- laneous material on inventions and on Day's Atomic
Chart, 1897. 2 boxes, 1856-1913.
DE BLOK AND MOLIER ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.290 Ledger of Frangois de Blok and
Henry Molier, Baltimore shippers, showing general receipts and expenditures, accounts
for voyages in the brig Pelican and other ships, produce and general merchandise
account. Commodities mentioned include tobacco. 1 vol., 1794-1795.
DE BULLET PAPERS, MS.1256 Official French documents relating to the De Bullet
family coat of arms. 9 items, 1817-1847.
DEBUTANTE YEARBOOK, MS. 2117 Newspaper clippings, photographs,
announcements about entertainments in honor of the 1909 Baltimore debutantes,
compiled by Mary Hernsworth Crawford. 1 vol., 1909-10
DE DRUSINA, RIDDER & CLARK ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.293 journal of this
merchant firm at Elkridge Landing, Maryland, shows sales of cloth, household articles,
and staple groceries to various customers in the vicinity of Baltimore. 1 vol., 1786-1793.
DEER CREEK CLUB MINUTES, MS. 1680 Agricultural club, probably located in Deer
Creek, Harford County: agricultural discussions and the membership roll. 1 vol., 1875-77
DEER CREEK IRON COMPANY ACCOUNTS, MS.288 Cash books of the Deer Creek
Iron Company, Harford County, giving full details of receipts and expenditures. 2 vols.,
1836-1856.
DEER CREEK WORKS POST OFFICE RECORD BOOK, MS.234 List of destinations
of and charges for postage on all mail sent from Deer Creek Works. 1 pkg., 1838-1842.
DEFENCE RECORDS, MS.289 Volume containing records of the ship Defence,
commissioned 1776 for the defense of Baltimore. Includes dimensions of the ship, names
of crew, and lists of equipment. Volume was compiled by Philip D. Laird in 1896 from
papers in the Land Office of Maryland. 1 vol., 1896.
DEFENSE OF BALTIMORE RECORDS, MS. 2304 Purchase orders, receipts, payroll
lists, and pay vouchers for the defense costs of Baltimore, 1813-14, borne by the
municipal government and citizens: technical data on the boom used to protect the
entrance to the harbor; accounts for outfitting, manning, and supplying of the gun barges;
depositions for the merchant vessels commandeered and sunk to block the entry to the
harbor. Microfilm only; originals in RG 217, National Archives. 3 reels (nos. 1447-49),
1813-14
DEFORD, BENJAMIN, PAPERS, MS. 2095 Letters from John Witherow and others of
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to Deford (1799-1870) and his leather company: shipment
of leather goods; payment; incidental references to weather and crops. 18 items, 18351917
DEFORD BUSINESS PAPERS, MS. 1964 Business and personal papers of leather
dealers and commission merchants Benjamin Franklin Deford (1836-97), his brother
Thomas, and partner George L. Hoffman: civic and military responsibilities assumed by
the Defords such as B. F. Deford's service on the Baltimore Police Board, involvement as
board member and financial contributor to the House of Reformation and Instruction for
Colored Children, financial support to the Johns Hopkins University, and his and
Thomas's enrollment in the Maryland militia; receipts and correspondence about stock
shares, credit, loans, orders, accounts, vehicle licensing, and property, bond and loyalty
oath pass, 1862, enabling B. F. Deford to leave the city, and a provost marshal's pass,
1863, enabling him to take a team to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; receipts for clothing,
accessories, jewelry, furniture, household items, tobacco, liquor, supplies, rent, taxes,
and medical, repair, and labor services. 1 box,1854-1918
DE LA ROCHE PAPERS, MS.1257 Collection of material of this Philadelphia and
Baltimore family. Includes letters of Captain George F. F. de la Roche in Bordeaux to his
mother in Philadelphia, 1805. Bertha de Lutzow in Berlin to George F. F. de la Roche
(cousin), 1825. Elzina de la Roche to granddaughter, 1835. Correspondence of Elzina M.
M. [de la Roche] Frailey with a friend, and with her husband, Major G. C. Frailey.
Translation of a letter of Baron Leon de Lutzow to his cousin, George F. F. de la Roche,
giving the genealogical connection between the two families. Letters of George F. F. de
la Roche to his son, William, a machinist with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in
Wheeling, Virginia, 1859. Correspondence of Elzina Frailey and her brother, William,
1864. Death notice of Marie-Louise-Berthe Dondut, nee Salis, 1870. 20 items, 17801864, 1870.
DE LA ROCHE PAPERS, MS. 2235 Two letters, 1807 and 1821, written by George de
la Roche (1791-1861) while in Baltimore and Philadelphia to his mother, Madame de la
Roche in France, about his health and that of his family, the outbreak of influenza in
Philadelphia, his activities, his thoughts about leaving the United States Navy to enter the
merchant service; a poem written by de la Roche, 1803, and his obituary notice, 1861; a
letter, 1853, from Henry Greenleaf to his mother, Mrs. Patrick Greenleaf, in which he
describes the happiness of his recent marriage; a letter from Georgie Greenleaf, 1863, to
her aunt which contains family news. 6 items, 1807-63
DE LA ROCHE, GEORGE, JOURNAL, MS. 1715 Log of the ship Ploughboy by de la
Roche (I 790-186 1) on a voyage from Guadeloupe to Bordeaux, 1802; a letter by John
Beale Bordley, July 1803, describing medical treatments used in Maryland. 1 vol., 180203
DELPHIAN CLUB PAPERS, MS.284 Six volumes of the Delphian Club proceedings,
and stories and poems with watercolor sketches. One bundle of folio sheets with
abbreviated transcriptions by Dr. John Didier Readel, Secretary, without illustrations.
Folder of papers prepared for meetings of the club, including papers read, essays and
verses, and miscellaneous correspondence. 6 vols., 1 pkg., and 1 folder, 1816-1825.
DEMOCRATIC CITY CONVENTION COMMITTEE MINUTE BOOK, MS.291
Minute book of the Democratic City Convention Committee, Committee of Law and
Order, October, 1856 (formed to restore order in Baltimore after election riots, maintain
suffrage rights for all qualified voters, etc.). Shows action taken to procure military
protection at time of presidential election in 1856 when the police force was inadequateresolutions signed by prominent Baltimoreans who were members of the committee. 1
vol., 1856 (October).
DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE SCRAPBOOKS, MS.292 One
scrapbook includes clippings dealing with the Baltimore election of 1885, taken from
daily papers of September 15-November 7, compiled by John Thomas Scharf, Secretary.
Second volume relates to Democratic State Central Committee and 1899 campaign. 2
vols., 1885-1899.
DENISON PAPERS, MS.1258 Collection of miscellaneous items of the John B. Pearce
family and the Denison family, 1798-1917. Pearce family material includes commissions
and business papers, 1830-1848, and the Denison family papers include land deeds, stock
certificates, pension material, and passports. 68 items, 1798-1917.
DENISON RECORD BOOK, MS.297 Volume with MS. copies of legal documents
relevant to the estates of Marcus and Andrew W. Denison. Includes will of Marcus
Denison, inventories, orders for sale of property, lists of debts, releases by beneficiaries.
1 vol., 1875-1880.
DENMEAD GAME RECORDS, MS.1561 Description of summer trip to Colorado made
by Talbott Denmead, with comments on points of interest, fishing, and grouse shooting,
1901 (2 vols.). Notebooks recording fish caught, game killed, giving number, size,
species, place of action, etc., with some photographs and newspaper clippings, 1903 1963 (6 vols.). Folder with typescript Guide to the policies of the Maryland Game and
Fish Commission and a paper on Legal Procedure in Law Enforcement of the Game and
Inland Fish Commission., by Talbott Den- mead, 1948. 9 vols., 1901-1963.
DENMEAD, TALBOTT, COLLECTION, MS.1262 Collection of papers and
correspondence concerned with guns and gun makers, dealing primarily with hammerless
shotguns from 1932. Collection made by Talbott Denmead. Catalog of Clark & Sneider,
Baltimore gun makers, 1878. Copy of an article by Talbott Denmead, The Original Hammerless, from Sports Afield, 1932. 30 items, 1878-1964.
DENNING, S. H. CLIFTON, LETTERBOOK, MS. 1669 Letterpress copybook of agent
for the American Bicycle Company, Rambler Sales Division. Business letters written
while in York, Pennsyl- vania, 1900-02; Wilmington, Delaware, 1902-3; and Baltimore,
1903 and 1922. 1 vol., 1900-3, 1922
DENNIS, JAMES T., COLLECTION, MS.233 Collection of autograph signatures and
letters of famous people; personal correspondence of James T. Dennis; land records.
Includes letters of Aaron Burr, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Theodorick Bland, James
Fenimore Cooper, Horace Greeley, Alexander Hamilton, Johns Hopkins, Thomas
Jefferson, Francis Scott Key, Enoch Pratt, William Wirt. Miscellaneous Maryland
signatures. 2 boxes, c. 1651-1918.
DENNIS, JUDGE SAMUEL K., PAPERS, MS.1139 Correspondence of judge Dennis,
papers relating to various trust estates, arbitration case proceedings after 1944. Papers
relating to cases in whicb Dennis was involved as a lawyer after 1944. Criticism of
"Bond"court reform plan, 1938-1944. Correspondence dealing with the First Presbyterian
Church, especially the Westminster Burial Ground controversy, 1940s. Speeches,
political material, notes of recommendation, and congratulation on appointment as U. S.
Attorney. Congratulations on retirement from Bench, 1944. (Little material on cases in
which Dennis presided as judge.) IS boxes, 1904-1952.
DENNIS-ROGERS COLLECTION, MS.283 Business papers of Henry W. Rogers,
President of Henry W. Rogers & Company, real estate, loan and collection agency of
Baltimore, Maryland. Mostly receipts for the years 1859-1890, some letters to 1910, also
papers and deeds dealing with Baltimore real estate. John McPherson Dennis items in the
collection are personal letters and deeds for the year 1872. Typed business
correspondence, and greeting cards for the year 1916. 8 boxes, 1859-1916.
DENT, EDWARD J., PAPERS, MS.1125 Booklet entitled Dent on the Dipleidoscope, by
Edward J. Dent, M.S. note on the use of the dipleidoscope, 1867. Printed copy of Dent's
Table for the Equation of Time, 1867, to Accompany his New Meridian Instrument. Bill
for $114.34 for the instrument, and booklet addressed to George W. Dobbin, 1867.
Fragment of a letter, presumably to Dobbin, concerning the dipleidoscope, July 31,
1867. 6 items, 1850, 1867.
DENTON, LLOYD H., PAPERS, MS. 2203 Denton's (d. 1975) involvement with Saint
Paul's Parish 275th anniversary fund, 1967, and plans for the nation's bicentennial,
1972-73: bulletins; reports; committee minutes; correspondence; notes of the cemetery,
including a list of interments, 1877-1926. 7 items, 1966-73
DENYS, BENJAMIN, PAPERS, MS. 2350 Letters to Benjamin Denys (1768-1817) of
Baltimore: family and commercial matters; shipments of cotton; goods seized by the
British; the cessation of hostilities between France and England. All letters in French.
Pedley, 641 5 items, 1801-03
DENYS LETTERS, MS.1260 Letters from the Denys family in France to the Denys
family in Baltimore in regard to commercial interests of the family. Written in French.
Some political comment is made. 22 items, 1781-1826.
DE ROTH, HERBERT C., PAPERS, MS. 2212 History of the De Roth family in
Germany and Austria including the genealogies of Thomas Tobey of Sandwich,
Massachusetts and Benjamin Jones of Philadelphia; autobiography of Herbert C. De Roth
(1892-1972) describing his career as an insurance broker and banker, service in the Royal
Field Artillery during World War 1, work for the First National Bank of Boston,
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Henry Mann Securities
Corporation; diaries of Herbert C. De Roth, 1956-71; a description of travels in Italy by
Mary Beveridge Tobey, 1880. 20 vols., 1633-1964
DE ROTH, LYDIA HOWARD, PAPERS, MS. 1906 Diary of Lydia Howard de Roth (d.
1971), 1939-41, while serving as an air-raid warden in London about the London civil
defense system, fitting of gas masks, a warden's daily routine, training sessions on air raid
safety procedures, and bombings; unpublished pamphlets including "A Hand- book for
Wardens" by de Roth and "On the Civilian Front" by de Roth; scrapbook of poetry by de
Roth, Nancy Venable, Hilda Reid and others dealing with war, love, and religion;
newspaper clippings reflecting de Roth's interests and her activities as a civilian defense
worker; letters of commendation and recommendation to de Roth for work in civil
defense. 2 boxes, 1904-70
DESPEAUX ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.294 journal of Joseph Despeaux, Baltimore
shipwright, showing accounts of work performed at Fell's Point yard, 1807-1820 (records
from 1807-1810 are in French). Include cost of materials, wages paid out to laborers, etc.
1 vol., 1807-1820.
DESPEAUX, JOSEPH, PAPERS, MS.260 Papers of Joseph Despeaux, French refugee
from the Haitian rebellion, 1792, and of his family, who settled in Baltimore and ran a
shipyard. Later members of the family whose names appear include Frances Ann
Despeaux, James Etchberger (? son-in-law), Peter, Mary Ann, and Sarah B. Gerahty. The
bulk of the items concern business affairs, with a few personal letters. Subjects include
fire, life, and ship insurance; bills for ship repairs and other shipyard work; miscellaneous
bills and receipts; letters from France, Haiti, and U. S. locations; notices of sales of
French imports; miscellaneous broadsides; legal papers; appointment of a warrant
officer with signature of Andrew Jackson. 1 box, c. 1778-1884.
DEUTSCHLAND PAPERS, MS. 1661 Baltimore entry and departure papers, cargo
manifests, and inspectors' reports of the German submarine, Deutschland, Paul Konig,
commander. 20 items, 1916-17
DIALECTIC SOCIETY OF BALTIMORE MINUTE BOOK, MS.299 Proceedings of
this association founded by former pupils of the Baltimore High School, to extend
education, promote morality and literature, and for use as a social club. 1 vol., 18461848.
DICKINSON PAPERS, MS.184 Dickinson family records, tracing family history back to
14th century in Cheshire, England. Copies of land records from Talbot County
Courthouse, 1684-1709. Two scrapbooks with death notices of the family and miscellaneous clippings, 1893-1918. 1 box, c. 1875-c. 1918.
DICTIONARY OF ENGLISH SURNAMES, MS.1537 Manuscript dictionary of English
surnames compiled by John Henry Alexander in 13 vols., with a preface explaining the
extent of the work, why it was undertaken, terms used, etc. 13 vols., 1859-1865.
DIDIER COLLECTION, MS.295 Henry Didier letterbook, 1809-1815, with MS. copies
of letters from Didier in Paris, London, Cape Frangois, and Baltimore, on shipment of
goods, arrivals and departures, and sale of merchandise. Notebook with shipping
information, 1815-1817. Mainly deals with Didiees French contacts, and has list of
merchants and customs officers in Bordeaux, charges for docking and shipping goods
between Baltimore and Bordeaux. Lists of vessels clearing Odessa, 1816; China tea
ports; origins of Sea Island cotton, lists of vessels owned by [Didier?]. American Rules
on Shipping, 1815. 2 vols., 1809-1817.
DIELMAN COLLECTION, MS.301 Collection of miscellaneous material relating to the
Dielman family, especially Louis H. Dielman. Includes awards to him, manuscripts by
him, indentures and land deeds, military papers, material relating to early period at
Maryland Historical Society, and minutes of Saint Mary's Parish, 1884. 1 box, 17th-20th
century.
DIELMAN, LOUIS H., PAPERS, MS. 2163 Letters from Louis H. Dielman (1864-1959)
to Lester S. Levy (b. 1896) about collecting sheet music, acknowledgernents for gifts,
and a greeting card. Pedley, 468 10 items, 1941-55
DIGGES OF WARBURTON PAPERS, MS.246 Wills, deeds, letters, etc. relating to
Digges real estate in Maryland and Virginia, 1680-1810, and to other family affairs. One
letter from Bishop John Carroll to Daniel Carroll of Duddington, 1802. Papers of Thomas
Att- wood Digges. Genealogical materials on Digges, Brent, and Attwood families. 73
items, 1680-1810.
DIGGES, WILLIAM, PAPERS, MS. 2088 Deeds and tax receipts related to Digges's
property in Washington, D.C., 1833 and 1836; two promissory notes relating to William
Digges for the same years. 5 items, 1833-36
DIMMOCK CORRESPONDENCE, MS.1571 Nine letters to Brigadier General George
Gibson from Lieutenant Charles Dimmock, 1828. One (February 12) concerns the
forwarding of documents authorizing Jacob Hurst to act for Mary Hurst as administrator
of the estate of Bennett Hurst Lee. That of April 12 requests furlough, and the other seven
concern the forwarding of returns for each month from Fort Severn, where Dimmock was
stationed. A tenth letter, November 7, 1832, is from Major T. Erving, Fort Severn, to
Major George Bender. 10 items, 1828, 1832.
DISTILLERS' LICENSES, APPLICATIONS FOR, MS.1259 Applications for distillers'
licenses for Anne Arundel County, 1798-1801, made in connection with an act
concerning duties on spirits operative from June 30, 1798 (act passed March 3, 1797).
Applications show names of distillers and number and size of their stills. 97 items, 17981801.
DIXON, JOHN A., ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.296 Records of general store in Church
Creek, Dorchester County, Maryland, kept by John A. H. Dixon. 2 vols., 1858-1873.
DOBBIN-BROWN PAPERS, MS.302 Collection includes 4 volumes of programs of the
Otto Sutro Wednesday Club, personal letters of George W. Dobbin, insurance policies,
deeds, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad papers. 3 volumes of estate material where Dob- bin
was the executor. Autograph book, c. 1860. Volume of recipes and household
memoranda. journal in 2 volumes of Robert Davidson Brown, 1847. 4 boxes, c. 17001943.
DOBBIN FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2385 Diary of Mary Matthews Dobbin (1810-60),
1853-60: weather, visits from friends, trips, household chores, religion; descriptions of
Lexington Market, telegraph, railroad wrecks, and yellow fever in New Orleans, 1853;
extracts of diary of Richard Hallett Townsend; death notices of family members.
Business letters, 1883-94, from Joseph T. Moore (d. 1934), Thomas L. Moore (1861-
1929), and Robert R. Moore (d. 1934) in regard to the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
Sandy Springs, Maryland. 3 vols., 1853-60, 1883-84
DOBBIN, GEORGE W., PAPERS, MS. 1983 Two copies of "Account by Robert
Davison Brown of his early life in Baltimore, written for his son, George Dobbin
Brown," describing his life in Baltimore, his mercantile activities, and his family and
friends; copy of an undated poem, "Mrs. Farley's Wax Works Capor Springs," describing
the numerous figurines in a wax show and the travels of the wax show to various large
eastern cities; letter from John H. B. Latrobe and others to George W. Dobbin (1809-91),
1883, pertaining to the presentation of a silver gift to Dobbin upon his retirement from
the Supreme Bench of Baltimore; letter from Dobbin to Latrobe and the others accepting
the gift and expressing his appreciation; two copies of the last will and testament of
George W. Brown, 1890; letters written at the time of George W. Dobbin's death in 1891.
Includes letters of condolence and sympathy to Robert A. Dobbin and family from the
Johns Hopkins University faculty, the board of trustees of Peabody Institute, and the
board of trustees of the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Pedley, 473 1 1 items, 1883-91
DOBLER, JOHN J., TESTIMONIAL VOLUME, MS.298 Letters from Baltimore
lawyers to John J. Dobler on his retirement, paying tribute to his long service on the
Supreme Bench of Baltimore City. 1 vol., 1922.
DOCWRA, EDWIN H., WRITINGS, MS-1164 A collection of the writings of Edwin H.
Docwra in two volumes. Edwin II. Docwrds Arrested Thoughts 1844-1855 is a
manuscript volume of original poetry and prose; a clipping of a poem of Edgar Allan Poe
and a review of it with an accompanying poem. 'Me second volume is clippings of
Docwra's newspaper articles, 1854, together with a copy of his published work, The
Devirs Race Course, A Legend of Baltimore, 1854. 2 vols., 1844-1855.
DODSON, C. MARION, COLLECTION, MS.236 Account, Robert Dodson of St.
Michaers, 1812-1830, with entries for flour, sugar, tobacco, etc. (continued after Robert
Dodson's death in 1824 by an undentified person). MS. copy of A Colonial Romance or
How the Town of St. Michaers Was Founded, by an unidentified author. Reports of Committees on erection of Naval Veterans' Monument at Loudon Park National Cemetery,
1896, and copy of act for the erection of the monument, in the same year. Roster book of
Naval Veteran Post G.A.R., 1895, kept by Dr. C. Marion Dodson. 1 box, 1812-1896.
DODSON, C. MARION, DIARY, MS.303 Daily diary on board the USS Hollyhock,
kept by C. Marion Dodson while apothecary's assistant under Admiral David Farragut
during the Civil War. Includes "Tunes used aboard USS Pocahontas, 1864.' Newspaper
obituary on Dodson, November 24, 1929. 1 vol., 1864-1865 (1929).
DOLFIELD, ALEXANDER Y., PAPERS, MS.280 Collection of the business
correspondence and papers of Alexander Y. Dolfield, relate to Baltimore City and
County, 1872-1913. Cover the period when he was a land developer, founder of building
and loan associations, a real estate man, treasurer and President of the German American
Bank. Include receipts, bills, tax forms, contracts, etc. Many illustrated bill and
letterheads, 1870-1900. Many of the bills are for builders' supplies and give information
on materials used. Testimony of the alleged fraud of the Franklin Bank, Baltimore, 1863.
Correspondence with J. N. Casanova, 1886-1899. Two postcards sent to Miss E.
Lamping with cartoons by VoIck, 1908. 5 boxes, c. 1872-1913.
DONALDSON, EDWARD, PAPERS, MS.1261 Commissions, orders, and official
correspondence of Rear Admiral Edward Donaldson, U.S.N. 10 items, 1834-1877.
DONALDSON PROTEST BOOK, MS.1160 Volume contains copies of depositions
taken before Thomas Donaldson, notary public for Baltimore County, consisting chiefly
of statements by merchants and masters of vessels, members of crews concerning
captured and damaged ships and cargoes. 1 vol., 1793-1796.
DONE NOTEBOOKS, MS.306 Vol. 1 has notes by Josiah B. Done on his maternal
(Leeds) family, dated Princeton, 1858. Autobiographical letter of Rachel Ann Kerr Done,
Balti- more, August 26, 1887. Vol. 2 has questions on history of Maryland and on
geography, written by Rachel A. K. Done to teach her children, dated at Olney, near
Princess Anne, Maryland, March, 1864. 2 vols., 1858-1887.
DORCHESTER COUNTY COLLECTION, MS. 1753 Collection of Dorchester County
plats and surveys, 1702-1821; deeds and mortgages, 1752-1847; copies of wills, 16971834; and bonds, 1743- 1847. Most pertain to the Goldsborough and Kerr families.
Miscellaneous essays on history and literature read by the donor's mother, Charlotte D.
Maslin, at her book club and the Shoreland Club, 1914-28. 1 box,1697-1847,1914-28
DORCHESTER COUNTY LOYALIST NOTES, MS.308 Volume of Burnaby's Travels
Through North America, c. 1775, annotated with miscellaneous notes, stories, etc., by an
unknown Dorchester County loyalist, resident on the Choptank River, c. 1777. Include
remarks on Vir- ginia trade in the West Indies, plan to clear the Falls of the Potomac, the
habits of the Baltimore oriole, bundling as a method of courtship, and Pennsylvania on
the eve of the Revolution. Book lacks binding and some pages are missing. 1 vol., c.
1775-c. 1777.
DORCHESTER COUNTY SCRAPBOOK, MS.948 Scrapbook of newsclippings,
pamphlets, and short historical notes about the affairs of Dorchester County, and the
Dorchester County Chapter of the Woman's Eastern Shore Society of Maryland.
Membership lists, notes and correspondence relating to the Dorchester Chapter of the
Womaes Eastern Shore Society, 1933-1944. 1 vol., 1933-1944.
DORSEY ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.1035 Vol. 1, June, 1762-May, 1763, marked
"Henrietta Maria Dorsey (Minor) her journal." Includes rents paid, interest due, etc. Vol.
2, accounts of Mrs. Henrietta [Chew] Dorsey as administratrix of the estate of her
husband, Edward (d. 1760). Vol. 3, daybook of accounts labeled as those of Henrietta
Maria Dorsey, but dating from 1771 (presumably estate accounts of Henrietta Maria
Dorsey the younger, who died intestate and rich in 1766). Shows payments in tobacco,
[colonial] currency, and sterling to various individuals. Lists debts, August-September,
1771. 3 vols., 1760-1771.
DORSEY-HANSON PAPERS, MS. 2249 Materials pertaining to the history of
"Belmont," Elkridge, Maryland, including an inventory of the estate of Edward Dorsey,
1799; the will of Priscilla Dorsey Hanson, 1849; notes relating to the history of the house,
ca. 1952; transcripts of seven letters from Alexander Contee Hanson (I 786- 1819) to
Edward Coales, 1813-15, which discuss Hanson's disappointment at the treatment he
received from Baltimoreans, his unsuccessful attempt to borrow money, his newspaper
(the Federal Republican), his interest in engaging Coale as editor of that paper; a letter
from Hanson to his wife, Priscilla Hanson, about the success of his wheat and clover
crops. Pedley, 720 16 items, 1799-1849, 1952
DORSEY, HENRIETTA MARIA CHEW, JOURNAL, MS.1774 journal of accounts of
the estate of Mrs. Dorsey (1 730-62). Pedley, 484 1 vol., 1763-65
DORSEY, JOHN W., ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1012 Account book of John W. Dorsey of
Liberty Town, Maryland, 1786-1787, dealer in general provisions, etc. Parts of volume
used as scrapbook of clippings on miscellaneous subjects, 1843; collector unknown. 1
vol., 1786-1787 (1843-1844).
DORSEY, LEONARD, PAPERS, MS. 1874 Letters to a Philadelphia merchant from
William Young and Amos Loney, Baltimore merchants: prices of commodities; market
conditions in Philadelphia and Baltimore; trade between the two cities; teal sugar,
tobacco, steel, rum, coffee, salt, whiskey, molasses. 16 items, 1778-79
DORSEY PAPERS, MS.1263 Letters of Thomas H. Hicks to James L. Dorsey of
Baltimore, 1854-1864, on political matters, description of Appleby property, presidential
campaign of 1860, purchases of farm produce, sale of Appleby. Letters to George Edwin
Dorsey, lawyer and author, 1880-1881, on literary activities, from Edward Spencer,
Severn Teackle Wallis, Eugene Lemoine Didier. 34 items, 1821-1881.
DORSEY, RICHARD, PAPERS, MS. 1764 Letters of Benjamin Rush and Joseph H.
Lewis, Philadelphia physicians, to Richard Dorsey (1 780-1850) about the cure of his
sister Rebecca from "insanity," 1809-10; letters and miscellaneous documents about
efforts to recover Dorsey's runaway slaves in New York and Pennsylvania, 1829-33;
letters and papers about the division of the family property, 1836-48; papers of the estate
of Elizabeth Dorsey, 1841-45, and Rebecca Dorsey; deeds, 1774-1845; miscellaneous
accounts and bills with stock certificates for the Baltimore and Frederick-Town turnpike,
1807, and the Baltimore Insurance Company, 1797. 1 box,1774-1868
DORSEY, REUBEN MERRIWEATHER, DIARY, MS. 1731 Diary of Anne Arundel
County resident (1829-99): comments on farm duties, weather, hunting, and family
events in Anne Arundel County, 1843-47; accounts, mostly of pew rents, in a different
handwriting, 1834- 43. 1 vol., 1834-47
DORTON, HENRY, DIARY, MS.1482 Well indexed diary of Henry F. Dorton while
serving in the U.S. Navy, 1861-1870. Includes cruise on the USS Isaac L. Smith; capture
by the Confederates; service at Washington Navy Yard and with the Potomac Flotilla;
cruise on the USS Wissahickon from Philadelphia, and general court martial off the
Carolinas. After the Civil War, Dorton served in the South Pacific Squadron on the USS
Dacotah, and on his return transferred to the USS Penobscot, then to Pensacola Navy
Yard. After leaving the Navy he became a member of the Light House Service. Diary
was kept on a day- to-day basis. 1 vol., 1861-1869.
DORSEY, RICHARD, PAPERS, MS. 1653 Business and personal papers of Richard
Dorsey (I 780-1850), Baltimore merchant: correspondence on tobacco, corn, fish and
flour with Washing- ton Hall of Rolandsville (probably Cecil County); Larkin Lawrence
Jacob and Mary E. Lookerman of Easton, Maryland; Thomas Biddle and Company of
Philadelphia; William B. Dorsey of Ellicotts Mills, Maryland; Thomas Hammond of
Shepardstown, Virginia; Thomas Langsdale of Savage, Maryland; other businessmen and
relatives, mostly in Howard County. Papers of Richard Dorsey, Jr. of Elkridge Landing in
Howard County, 1802-15, mostly about the estates of Edward Gwinn (1805), Acksah
Gwinn (1834), and William Dorsey (1802). 9 boxes, 1799-1848
DOUGLASS LETTERBOOK, MS.305 Volume with copies of letters of Baltimore
trading firm of Richard H. and William Douglass to correspondents in American, West
Indian, and Euro- pean ports. About one-tenth of the letters are in French, mainly to the
West Indies. Give names and movements of ships, names of business firms, and details of
general economic conditions. Detailed lists of prices for current articles are included in
each letter. Goods traded in are dye woods, goatskins, tortoise shells, earthenware,
lumber, tallow, spices, molasses, grain, wines, rum, whiskey, sugar, tobacco, logwood,
cotton, flour, and coffee. Occasional references to politics. 1 vol. (1600 letters), 18161818.
DOWNEY ACCOUNT BOOKS AND LEDGER, MS.309 Simple accounts dealing with
day-to-day household expenses kept by John T. Downey, Baltimore house carpenter. 3
vols., 1840-1858.
DOWNS, HAMILTON, PAPERS, MS. 2048 Merchant of Williamsport, Maryland:
receipts for sales of food, whiskey, clothing, fuel, and cigars; payments to persons for
performing services for Downs. Register available. 46 items, 1852-75
DROHAN FAMILY SCRAPBOOK, MS. 2397 Baltimore family: poetry, short essays,
cures for various diseases, drawings of bridges and abutments. 1 vol., ca. 1870
DROVERS AND MECHANICS NATIONAL BANK RECORDS, MS. 2168 Baltimore
bank: deeds; assignments; leases for the acquisition of land; miscellaneous bills and
accounts. 2 boxes, 1844-1959
DRUGGIST'S RECORD BOOK, MS.319 Volume contains record of prescriptions made
up and formulas, writer unknown. 1 vol., 1880-1890.
DRY GOODS FIRM LEDGER, MS.1514 Ledger of an unidentified dry goods firm in
Baltimore, 1884-1890, showing wholesale transactions. Volume has also been used by
proprietor or other to record pedigrees of fox terrier dogs. Volume originally from the
collection of Dr. Thomas Dobbin Penniman. 1 vol., 1884-1890.
DUBOIS JOURNAL, MS.314 Journal kept by John L. Dubois on a cruise around the
world from 1831- 1834 in the U.S. Frigate Potomac, commanded by John Downes.
Includes descriptions of visits to Rio de Janeiro, the Cape of Good Hope, Sumatra, the
East Indies, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador. Three watercolor sketches of East Indian natives
and two of South Americans. 1 vol., 1831-1834
DUBOIS PAPERS, MS.1264 Letters between Edmund C. DuBois of Washington
County, Maryland, and C. L. Warde of Bradford County, Pennsylvania, on personal and
business matters. 9 items, 1845-1849.
DUGAN, HAMMOND JAMES, COLLECTION, MS. 1859 Naval officer in the lighterthan-air program (1903-33): correspondence of Dugan, especially Janson W. Baldwin
and Hugh Allen; diplomas; newspaper clippings and documents about German dirigibles;
handbooks and manuals; logs and journals; material relating to the United States Naval
Academy's class of 1924 and Dugan's student days at the Massa- chusetts Institute of
Technology; articles, books, and photographs of zeppelins, dirigibles, and the United
States Aeronautical programs. For fuller description, see Nancy G. Boles, "The
Hammond Dugan Collection," Maryland Historical Magazine 68 (Spring 1973): 89-91.
13 boxes, 1924-51
DUKEHART, GRAHAM, PAPERS, MS. 1862 Correspondence of Baltimorean (b. 1839)
serving with the Thirty-ninth Regiment, New York Volunteers: camp life; combat
(including battles of Bull Run and Fredericksburg, Virginia); officers; firearms; the Army
of the Potomac; freeing the slaves; Abraham Lincoln; black Union soldiers; black
religious meetings. 2 boxes, 1861-63
DUKEHART, GRAHAM, PAPERS, MS. 1862.1 Letters of Dukehart to his father,
Edward G. Dukehart, discussing his clothing, recovery from a sprained ankie, a furlough
cancelled by increased troop movements, a skirmish with Confederate pickets, 1861; two
volumes of diaries discussing weather, duties, camp locations, mileage covered by
marches, health, battles and skirmishes, a visit of Abraham Lincoln, 1862-63. 2 vols. and
1 item, 1861-63
DULANEY, CARROLL, PAPERS, MS. 1403 Collection of "Carroll Dulaney" (Richard
D. Steuart) clippings from his column in the Baltimore News Post, Baltimore Day by
Day, 1943-1951. 6 boxes, 1943-1951.
DULANEY VALLEY AND SWEET AIR TURNPIKE COMPANY RECORD BOOKS,
MS.318 Minutes of meetings and accounts of the Dulaney Valley and Sweet Air
Turnpike Company, operating a road which may be the modem Old York Road. 2 vols.,
1817-1909.
DULANY FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1919 Letters exchanged between members of the
Dulany family and their relatives and friends: news of family events such as
engagements, weddings, illnesses, births, and deaths; visits; religion; fashions;
homemaking; poetry; the purchase of slaves; opinions on historical personalities, events,
and politics. Mostly correspondence between Catherine Dulany Belt and Henry Dulany to
Rebecca Dulany; two letters signed by Daniel Dulany, 1785- 86, about a bond and a
property lease. Pedley, 397, 496-98, 978 3 boxes, 1737-1897, 1920
DULANY-LINES PAPERS, MS.1562 First part of the collection consists mainly of legal
opinions on the legality of claims to land in Maryland (chiefly Anne Arundel County) vs.
Lords Baltimore, c. 1746-1775, including mention of Roger Steward, John Sim- mons,
John Hall, John Eastland, Robert Eden, Isaac Lackland, et al., vs. Calvert (28 items).
Other papers deal with legal actions, etc., mainly with Daniel Dulany, Jr. as defendant,
land surveys, accounts, deeds, 1751-1809. Other parties are Walter Dulany, Daniel
Dulany, Sr., John Tayloe. Isaac Bringel, Mlle. Delavincendiere, Bennott, Buchanan,
Ridgely, Raymer, Shollman, Beckwith. Land includes Silver's Fancy, Locust Level.
Original survey of Dulany land in Frederick County (4244 acres), 1760. c. 60 items,
1746-1809.
DULANY PAPERS, MS.1265 Correspondence and papers of various members of the
Dulany family, 1659-1799. Correspondents include Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Rev.
Thomas Bacon, Governor Robert Eden, Hugh Hammersley. Subjects are family and
financial matters, the tobacco trade, iron works, political disturb- ances,, education,
especially with regard to Maryland. Included are Mat- thias Van Bibber on the MarylandPennsylvania boundary dispute; Mary Hamilton in Scotland to her son, Alexander;
letterbook of Dr. Alexander Hamilton, 1739-1743; Daniel Dulany, Sr. to Lord Baltimore,
1741-1745; Samuel Chew on the quarrel with Rev. Bennet Allen; correspondence of
Daniel Dulany, Jr. and George FitzHugh, 1781-1785. 320 items, 1659-1799.
DULANY RECORD BOOKS, MS.310 Log books of three ships-the Boston (18361837), the Cumberland (1846), and the St. Lawrence (1851-1855)-all commanded by C.
B. Dulany. That of the St. Lawrence also includes letters written by Dulany while on
station in the Pacific, 1851-1855. 3 vols., 1836-1855.
DUNBAR, JR., GEORGE TOWERS, PAPERS, MS. 2407 Papers of Dunbar (1812-50),
naturalist and civil engineer. Drafts of Dunbar's letters to William Porter, editor of the
New York sporting weekly, The Spirit of the Times, including naturalist descriptions,
humourous anecdotes, and fishing experiences and observations; these were written
under the pseudonym "Piscator." Typescript biography of George Towers Dunbar, Jr. by
his granddaughter, Nancy Knox, concerning his drawings and paintings and his personal
papers. 2 vols., n.d.
DUNCAN ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1114 Account book of Mrs. Effie C. Duncan of
Baltimore County. Accounts for fertilizer, amounts of corn and wheat planted, work
done, pay to farm hands, money received for crops. Poems and other miscellaneous
writings of Mrs. Duncan. Addresses, etc. 1 vol., 1911-1914.
DUNKER SOCIETY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.313 Account book of John Stouffer, agent
of the Dunker Society, Baltimore, showing payments by individuals for lots in the burial
ground. 1 vol., 1813-1863.
DUNLOP, G. THOMAS, PAPERS, MS. 2069 Letters, pamphlets, and newspaper
clippings of Dunlop's involvement in the voluntary Committee of Lawyers, Inc., a group
which worked for the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act. 55
items, 1929-32
DUNLOP PAPERS, MS.316 Miscellaneous letters and papers of the Dunlop family.
Include two volumes of accounts kept by James Dunlop, 1793-1811; James Dunlop
volume of debts and bills, 1809-1816. Miscellaneous letters and documents of James, R.
T., George T., and Helen Dunlop and others, c. 1806-1821. Farm records (1 vol.) of
James Dunlop, c. 1806-1816. Family letters, c. 1853-1908. Legal opinion (A.D.S.) of
Francis Scott Key, March 14, 1812. Typescript genealogy of the Dunlop family, etc. 1
box, 2 vols., 1788-1908.
DUNTON, DR. WILLIAM R., SCRAPBOOK, MS.311 Scrapbook kept by Dr. William
R. Dunton, psychiatrist, on Harlem Lodge Sanitarium, Catonsville, Maryland, of which
he was the head. Contains photos, bulletins, menus, pamphlets, and letters. 1 vol., 18911938.
DUVAL, ELIZABETH, PAPERS, MS. 2412 Papers of DuVal (b. 1893), the first woman
wireless operator in the United States doing sea service: newspaper clippings about her
service; correspondence concerning her work; her license as a Radio Operator
Commander, First Class and seaman's certificate of American citizenship; twelve issues
of Marconi' Service News mentioning DuVal, 1917-18; and three issues of Ocean
Wireless News. 30 items, 1917-18
DUVALL, MARIUS, JOURNAL, MS. 2387 Medical officer (1818-91) aboard the U.S.S.
Constitution: flora, fauna, native customs, topography, geology, mineralogy, and the
meteorology of various parts of Florida, Cuba, South America, Africa, the Phillippines,
and Pacific island groups. 1 vol., ca. 1842-45
DUVALL, HENRY, MARITIME SCRAPBOOK, MS.315.1 Volume with newspaper
clippings concerning mariners and ships. Includes a History of the Steamboat on the
Chesapeake Bay, from a newspaper, authorship unknown. 1 vol., 1908-1935.
DUVALL, RICHARD MAREEN, PAPERS, MS.315 Complete papers of Richard
Mareen Duvall, Baltimore lawyer, cover his education at Baltimore Normal School,
1879, law practice from 1883, membership and Vice-Presidency of Maryland Historical
Society, membership of Maryland Original Research Society, American Bar
Association, Bar Association of Baltimore City, Maryland State Bar Association, etc. 7
boxes, 1879-1936.
EARLE'S MARYLAND SHIPBUILDING COLLECTION, MS.2306 Data collected by
John Goldsborough Earle (b. 1901) on the construction of approximately four thousand
vessels in Maryland, 1680-1910: place and date of construction; name of builder;
dimensions. Photocopies only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner.
EASTER PAPERS, MS.1266 Letters to Frederick Miller of Baltimore and Loudon
County, Virginia, from his brother, John Miller, and sister, Catherine Duprey, describing
life in Ohio and Illinois, mainly 1825-1873. Also letters written in World War I to Arthur
Miller Easter concerning his services as a member of the War Camp Community Service.
Genealogical notes on the Easter family. 50 items, 1825-1876, 1916-1919.
EASTERN SHORE ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY RECORDS, MS. 2133
Correspondence between the Maryland Historical Society, the Eastern Shore Society of
Baltimore, and Perry, Shaw, and Hepburn, Kehow and Dean (architects of Boston) about
data gathered on historical buildings on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. 33 items, 195051
EATON-MAYHEW PAPERS, MS.300 Insurance policies, 1830-1884, issued to
Mayhew & Company on warehouses, sugar, printing machinery, indigo, salt-petre,
cargoes of vessels, and the Avondale Flour Mill, Laurel. Paper currency, 1831-1861.
Notes on the Susquehanna Bridge and Bank Company. Two Confederate bonds. Two
commissions to Roger Eaton, Consul at Lyons, 1843-1844. Business papers of Mayhew
& Company; extracts from journals of travels to Europe, 1839-1841, and a manuscript
volume, A Record of the Fine Arts in the United States, authorship unknown. Letters
from Hiram Powers to C. M. Eaton, 1845-1867, concerning statues of Washington and
Jackson. Letters from George H. Calvert, H. D. Maxwell, Thomas Sully. Hooper Eaton's
letters from Lyons. Nine invoices of the New England Glass Company, 1825-1829. Land
grant signed by Patrick Henry, 1785. 2 boxes, 1816-1884.
EBERLEIN, HAROLD D., MANUSCRIPTS, MS.245 Notes collected by Harold D.
Eberlein for a projected book on historic Maryland houses. Included are extensive copies
from the GaUoway papers in the Library of Congress. Photographic material formerly in
this collection now housed in the photograph files of the Maryland Historical Society. 1
box, 20th century (? c. 1942).
ECCLESTON COLLECTION, MS. 2014 Colonial land records of Dorchester County:
William Bowsey, 1663; William Mishen, 1688; James Billings, 1732; William Murray,
1734; Henry Trippe, 1743; Peter Taylor, Jr. and Sr., 1733 and 1735; David Murray, ca.
1751-7 1; Joseph Andrews, ca. 1751-7 1. 9 items, 1663-ca. 1771
ECCLESTON HEIRS ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.322 Volume of accounts kept by William
Williams as guardian of the estates of the heirs of Samuel Eccleston (d. 1802), Kent
County merchant. 1 vol., c. 1809-1830.
ECKER ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.321 Business accounts for 1850 of Jonas Ecker, general
merchant of New Windsor, Maryland. 1 vol., 1850.
ECLECTIC CLUB MINUTE BOOK, MS.326 Minutes of meetings of this association
formed by Baltimore clergy. Volume covers 183 sessions and the subjects discussed
include the Woman's Tem- perance Movement, prison reform, and "The Minister as a
Citizen." 1 vol., 1871-1889.
EDEN FAMILY COLLECTION, MS. 2389 Volume presented to Sir Anthony Eden
(1897-1977): letter from George Washington to Richard Smith, 1777, discussing the
sending of letters to Sir Robert Eden; letter from Richard Smith to Sir Frederick Eden,
1808; pictures and photographs of the Eden family; address by Sir Anthony Eden on
Eden Day, 1976, in Annapolis, Maryland. 1 vol., -1 777, 1808, 1976
EDEN SCRAPBOOK, MS.323 Scrapbook of letters and newspaper clippings compiled at
the time of the search for the body of Sir Robert Eden, last Colonial Governor of
Maryland, removal of the body to St. Anne's, Annapolis, the erection of the Eden
Memorial, and Sir Anthony Eden's visit to Maryland, 1938. Included are several letters
from Sir Timothy Eden, Sir Anthony Eden's brother. 1 vol., 1926-1953.
EDMONDSON LETTERBOOK, MS.317 Letterbook of Thomas and Isaac Edmondson,
Baltimore merchants, referring to general business transactions. 1 vol., 1804-1822.
EDMONDSON, THOMAS AND ISAAC, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS, MS.1120 A
collection of items relating to the business transactions of Thomas and Isaac Edmondson,
Baltimore merchants. Includes 25 bonds for funds to be paid to the Collector of Customs
in Baltimore for various months in 1818-1820. 1st and 2nd invoices from James Kay,
London merchant, 1805; correspondence with H. W. & J. Baker, 1805, and other
miscellaneous business letters. There is included a property title, May 24, 1837, for land
in the State of Maine given by William Beals and Charles G. Greene of Boston to John
Tebbetts: of Boston; also three promissory notes of J. C. Tebbetts and Charles C.
Tebbetts. 39 items, 1805-1820 (1837).
EDWARDS COPY BOOK, MS.324 Manuscript copybook of Elizabeth Ann [Mattingly]
Edwards, with mathematical examples, c. 1845, illustrated with watercolors of flowers,
animals, etc. 1 vol., c. 1845.
EGERTON PAPERS, MS.331 Modem copies of papers relating to the Egerton family of
St. Mary's County, dating from 1699-1799. Include wills, administration accounts,
inventories of estates. Members of the family who are concerned include Charles, James,
and Charles Calvert Egerton. 11 items, 1699-1799.
ELECTION TICKETS, MS.943 Folio scrapbook containing mounted 'election tickets,"
or political party broadsides, relating to national and local elections, 1847-1887. This
collection was made originally by Vernon Cook Jarboe and given to his nephew,
Vernon Cook. 1 vol., 1847-1887.
ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE SOCIETY MINUTES, MS.327 Minutes of the
Electric Sewing Machine Society, kept by John M. Glenn, Secretary. Society tried to
increase skill of seamstresses to get them higher wages, etc. 1 vol., 1891-1898.
ELEVENTH WARD DEMOCRATIC CLUB MINUTES, MS.592 Volumes of menus,
minutes, publicity, etc., of the Eleventh Ward Demo- cratic Club, 1911-1918, and 19231936. Included are letters of June 8, 1912 and November 7, 1916, signed by James
Preston, Mayor; letters of Novem- ber 3, 1923 and January 5, 1926, signed by Albert C.
Ritchie, Governor. 5 vols., 1911-1918, 1923-1936.
ELIZABETH KING ELLICOTT FUND, INC., PAPERS, MS.1177 Volume of material
forming a complete history of the affairs of the Elizabeth King Ellicott Fund, Inc.
Includes copy of Mrs. Ellcotts will, and, later correspondence on the fund. Chief actions
of the fund were a donation of $100,000.00 to the Y.M.C.A. in 1946 for an addition to its
branch for colored people on Druid Hill Avenue; also a donation of $25,000.00 in 1950
(proceeds from the sale of Mrs. Ellicotfs house), to the Provident Hospital in Baltimore
which was primarily devoted to the care of Negro patients. The fund was started "for
intellectual advancement and material welfare of the colored people of Maryland." 1 vol.,
1914-1956.
ELK FORGE ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.328 Account book, 1795-1841, of Elk Forge,
containing lists of bills payable and receivable, with full data on each. 1 vol., 1795-1841.
ELK RIDGE ASSEMBLY ROOM RECORD BOOK, MS.330 Volume includes minutes
and programs of functions at Elk Ridge Assembly Room, 1870-1873. (Miscellaneous
material up to 1927.) 1 vol., 1870-1873 (1927).
ELK RIDGE LANDING STOREKEEPER RECORDS, MS. 1894 Ledger sheets,
possibly of a storekeeper at Elk Ridge Landing in Baltimore County: china cups and
saucers, tea, sugar, clover seed, leather goods, tobacco, cloth. 1 box,1786-87
ELK RIDGE LANDING PAPERS, MS. 1894.1 Ledger sheets, 1786-87, possibly kept by
a storekeeper at Elk Ridge Landing in Anne Arundel County, of records of tobacco,
cloth, and china; one ledger sheet of cases received in the port of Oxford, 1754-56. 1 1
items, 1754-56, 1786-87, 1831
ELLERSHAW SCRAPBOOK, MS.332 Volume of clippings, presumably kept by Mrs.
Robert Ellershaw (donor), on fashions, occasionally with 20th century examples. Several
cotillon. pictures, wedding photographs, etc. 1 vol., c. 1890-1940s.
ELLICOTT FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1825 Volume of deeds and various land papers of
the Ellicott family in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and Howard
Counties. Papers relate to Andrew Ellicott (1734-t8O9), Elias Ellicott (1759-1826),
George Ellicott (I 760-1832), John Ellicott, Sr., (I 739-95), John Ellicott, Jr. (1 769-
1820), Jonathan Ellicott (I 756-1826), and Joseph Ellicott (1 760- 1826). Pedley, 523 1
vol., 1782-1814
ELLICOTT FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1960 Deeds to the Ellicott family for land, mostly
along the Jones Falls, in Baltimore; receipt to Thomas Ellicott for the purchase of
clothing, 1818. Pedley, 523 7 items, 1795-1810, 1818
ELLICOTT PAPERS, MS.1268 Correspondence of Samuel Ellicott of Ellicotts Mills and
his family, 1839-1847. Chiefly concerns purchase of stocks, operation of mills, etc., in
the Baltimore-Washington area. 30 items, 1839-1847.
ELLICOTT PAPERS, MS. 1952 Eight letters between Andrew and H. William Ellicott
and various lawyers concerning an iron ore lease in Leesburg, Virginia; lease (1860) and
receipt (1864) relating to this matter; a letter from Charles J. Bona- parte to H. William
Ellicott about a lawsuit over land, 1889; a letter from R. P. Schwinne to William Ellicott
about a family quarrel over some paintings, 1894. 11 items, 1848-64, 1889, 1894
ELLICOTT, THOMAS, BANK BOOK, MS. 1702 Record of the president of the Union
Bank of Maryland marked "Office of Discount & Deposit with Thomas Ellicott, Trustee."
1 vol., 1820-21
ELLICOTT, WILLIAM J., STOCK BOOK, MS. 1712 Inventory of Ellicott listing cloth
and men's clothing with prices. 1 vol., 1846
ELLINGER SCRAPBOOK, MS.329 Scrapbook of newspaper clippings on World War I
with marginal comments by William Ellinger; includes clippings of many letters to the
editor, by Ellinger. Also clippings on revival meetings of Billy Sunday, and the Negro
problem, 1918. 1 vol., 1915-1918.
ELLSWORTH ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.334 Account book of Frederick Ellsworth,
principal of Frederick Academy, with data on tuition, boarding, books, and supplies. 1
vol., 1824-1827.
EMERY, JOHN BROWN, PAPERS, MS.1269 19 deeds and leases, 1797-1871. 25
miscellaneous items, 1838-1890, including stock shares, receipts, odes, and power of
attorney. Mainly concern John Brown Emery (fl. mid 19th century) 44 items, 1797-1890.
EMMERSON LETTERBOOK, MS.333 Letterbook of Captain John Emmerson, assistant
in charge of food depot for the 4th Virginia District of the Confederacy. Contains letters
and messages in and out of the depot. 1 vol., 1864 (June-October).
EMORY, FREDERICK, HISTORY OF QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, MS.336 Two
scrapbooks of newspaper clippings from articles in Centreville Observer, January, 1886May, 1887, by Frederick Emory, on the history of Queen Anne's County, Maryland. Also
miscellaneous clippings, c. 1877-1898 on early Maryland. 2 vols., 1877-1898.
EMORY GROVE CAMP MEETING ASSOCIATION MINUTE BOOK, MS.335
Minute book of the Emory Grove Camp Meeting Association, an organization of the
Methodist Church in Baltimore County. Has minutes of various meetings of the executive
committee and 7th, 11th Annual Meetings. Includes details of controversy with Western
Maryland Railway on rates and train schedules on Sundays. 1 vol., 1878-1882.
ENGLAR COPYBOOKS, MS.339 Five small copybooks kept by members of the Englar
family of Carroll County, with mathematical examples, etc. 5 vols., c. 1812-1840.
ENGLAR PAPERS, MS.320 Indentures and other land papers of the Englar family of
Frederick (now Carroll) County. 19 vols., 1764-1850, 1928.
ENNALLS AND WEBB PAPERS, MS.1270 Deeds and other papers relating to the
estates of the Ennalls and Webb families of Dorchester County, especially Captain
Thomas Ennalls. Include eight plats of property in Dorchester County and 25 deeds,
indentures and business letters of the same families. 35 items, 1744-1819.
ENNALLS, JOSEPH, LEDGER, MS.937 Ledger of Joseph Ennalls of Dorchester
County, dealing with the sale of dry goods, groceries and maritime supplies. At back of
volume is inventory of property of Captain Joseph Ennalls, deceased, 1762. Material of
Ennalls as co-ovrner with Ennalls Hooper of the sloop Betty, 18 tons register, 1738.
Inventory of the estate of Colonel William Ennalls, deceased. 1 vol., c. 1729-1762.
ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY COLLECTION, MS. 2062 Manuscripts collected by
the Enoch Pratt Free Library: land grants to Charles and Jacob Friend, 1739 and 1771;
Frederick County magistrate Nicholas Norris's notebook recording accounts, deeds,
criminal offenses, vital statistics, crops, and receipts; miscellaneous receipts, accounts,
and promissory notes for Maryland business firms Charlier and Menars (1853),
Cambridge Ice Company (1926), and Daniel Dulany and Charles Carroll of Carrollton;
papers of the Second Regiment of Maryland Volunteers- a muster roll, equipment receipt,
report of a recruiting party, and correspondence concerning R. Wilson Regester, an
officer from Baltimore. 43 items, 1735-1926
EPWORTH LEAGUE MINUTE BOOKS, MS.340 Minute books of the Epworth
League, an association of the Methodist Church having a branch in Baltimore. 1 vol.,
minutes of the Board of Control of the Baltimore branch of the league, 1910-1917.
Volume with minutes of meetings of the Appold Chapter of the league, 1894-1915. 36
letters, accounts, etc., mainly pertaining to the Baltimore branch of the league. 2 vols. and
36 items, 1894-1917.
ERNEST GENERAL STORE RECORDS, MS.341 Records of general store at Head of
Sassafras, Maryland, owned successively by T. P. Kennedy (to 1873) and John Fagan
Ernest. Include ledgers, 1873-1914 (19 vols.); journals, 1867-1869, 1903-1904 (2 vols.);
invoices, 1873-1874 (1 vol.); "Beef Book7 ledger, 1885 (1 Vol.); cash accounts, 18731917 (4 vols.); daybooks, 1915-1917 (3 vols.); memoranda (1 vol.); wheelwright's shop
records, 1887-1920 (3 vols.); ledgers of grist mill of T. P. Kennedy, 1831-1858 (2 vols.).
36 vols., 1831-1920.
ERNEST, J. F., ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.342 Vol. 1, account book of John F. Ernest,
1896-19W, with alphabetical list of customers, lists of prices, etc. Vol. 2, daybook, of
Ernest Brothers, 1907-1923, with daily cash accounts and monthly and yearly totals.
Goods mentioned include fabrics and clothing. Store kept by John Fagan Ernest, ? at
Head of Sassafras, Maryland. 2 vols., 1896-1923.
ETHAN ALLEN LOG, MS.836 Log of the schooner Ethan Allen, showing events on
board from Baltimore to New Providence to New Orleans (Solomon McCombs, Master),
Novem- ber 15, 1808-january 28, 1809 (12 pp.). 1 vol., 1808-1809.
ETHNIC HERITAGE PROJECT PAPERS, MS. 2365 Family research papers compiled
as a Maryland Bicentennial Project. Permission to consult and publish must be received
from owners of originals. 2 boxes, 1977
ETTING ALBUMS, MS.251.2 Two albums kept by Richa Gratz Etting. Vol. 1 dates
from 1826-c. 1832, with poems, pictures, quotations and miscellaneous mementoes. Vol.
2 contains poems and quotations, 1826. Packet of clippings, etc., on Etting- Cohen burial
ground in Philadelphia. Clippings on Etting family of Phila- delphia from the North
American, 1913. 1 box, 1826-1913.
ETTING SCRAPBOOKS, MS.349 Clippings gathered by Miss Josephine Etting on
miscellaneous topics, including social and political affairs. Vol. 1 also includes
advertising cards of New York and resort hotels, concert programs, a pencil sketch of
Miss Rose Mordecai (February, 1854); broadside for Kenton County Fair, Independence,
Kentucky, September, 1856. Vols. 2-3 have obituary notices and reproductions in color
of engravings of bombardment of Fort McHenry, etc. 3 vols., 1845-1884.
EUREKA MINING AND OPERATING COMPANY LETTERBOOK, MS. 1664
Correspondence addressed to company representatives in East Hampton, Connecticut,
and in Baltimore and Harford Counties: business transactions; purchases of supplies;
sending of payrolls. 1 vol., 1908-10
EUREKA PEACH BOTTOM SLATE MINING CO. ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.755
Account book for the Eureka Peach Bottom Slate Mining Company, Harford County
(near Delta, Pennsylvania), May, 1885-September, 1890. Entries for cash, sales, wages,
and general day accounts. The companys organization is explained, and owners include
Elizabeth McLaughlin of Delta, Penn- sylvania, J. C. G. Duncan of Baltimore, and
Joshua S. Burke of Delta, Pennsylvania, who state the purpose of their business to be the
quarrying and manufacture of roofing and other kinds of slate. 1 vol., 1885-1890.
EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH OF FREDERICK RECORDS, MS. 1752
Variously known as the German Reformed, Reformed Presbyterian, and German
Presbyterian Church: marriage license applications, 1779- 1812 and 1854-59; financial
records of the church treasurer, offerings, organist's salary, construction, building
maintenance, and pew rents, 1804-66; vestry minutes, letters, and other related records,
1820-35; material on the ministries of the Rev. John H. Smaltz, 1829-33, and the Rev.
Charles Reighley, 1833-35. 4 boxes, 1779-1866
EVANS PAPERS, MS.1271 Correspondence and other papers of the Evans family of
Cecil County (Amos A. Evans, John S. Evans, et al.). Includes inventories, lists of
taxable property, and a MS. poem. 17 items, 1831-1907.
EVANS, SAMUEL M., ENDORSEMENT BOOK, MS.344 Volume dating from 18701871, containing endorsements from Baltimore citizens given to Samuel M. Evans,
candidate for the post of Collector of Internal Revenue for the 2nd and 3rd Districts of
Baltimore. 1 vol., 1870-1871.
EVERHART'S SCHOOL, FREDERICK COUNTY, RECORDS, MS.350 Daily
attendance records of Everharfs School, Frederick County, Maryland, with "Instructions
of Board of State School Commissioners," 1878-1881. Teachers listed in the records are
Georgia Warfield, Bettie Roelke, L. W. Kapler, L. C. Haupt, Miss Martin, M. A. E. Biser,
F. F. Gaver, Clara Pettingall. 1 vol., 1878-1881.
EVESHAM PROPERTY CORRESPONDENCE, MS.1119 Collection of correspondence
and deeds concerning the particulars of the title to the property Evesham in Baltimore
City, patented in 1755. Various names occur on the deeds, including Reverdy Johnson,
Jr., Joseph Patterson, Henry M. Bash, and Augustus D. Clemens, Jr. 14 items, 1755-1895.
EWELL SCRAPBOOK, MS.351 Clippings of articles written by Thomas Ewell for
Baltimore Sun, on many aspects of local news, including early railroad accidents, and the
oyster controversy between Maryland and Virginia. 1 vol., 1888-1893.
EWING ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.355 Account books of James Ewing of Baltimore
with entries for household goods, clothing, cloth and yam, food, etc., and farm
equipment. Vol. 1, 1813-1815; vol. 2, 1799-1813, and more entries in a second hand,
1829-1859; vol. 3, 1821-1823, has name J. E. Diger in several places, and may have been
kept by him. 3 vols., 1799-1859.
EXERCISE BOOK, MS-325 Exercise book of unknown person, with geometry rules and
exercises, c. 1800. At end are speeches given at St. John's College Commencement. 1900.
and a speech of Bradley T. Johnson, 1891, defending the Confederate position. 1 vol., c.
1800 (1891).
FAHRNEY PAPERS, MS.202 Letters and accounts of Dr. Daniel Fahmey with various
druggists; with businesses, especially Smith & Atkinson and E. H. Stabler Company of
Baltimore. Accounts of Ann and Dr. Peter Fahmey (8 items). Group of miscellaneous
items. 95 items, 1817-1892.
FAIR AMERICAN AND CHASSEUR RECORDS, MS. 2230 Logbook of brig Fair
American, William Spear, master, on round trip voyage from Baltimore to Calcutta,
1810-11, with mentions of weather, sightings, dealings with Calcutta merchants; logbook
of brig Chasseur, Hugh Davey, master, on round trip voyage from Baltimore to Canton,
China, 1815-16, with mentions of weather, sightings, conditions of the ship. Microfilm
only; location of originals unknown. 1 reel (no. 373), 18101-11, 1815-16
FAIR AMERICAN RECORDS, MS. 2253 Receipts and financial records for boat
piloting, wharfage fees, crew salaries, cordage, food, and repairs for the brig Fair
American; lists of court costs and letters from lawyers and insurance companies to James
Hamilton (captain of the brig) and Levi Hollingsworth (owner) about its capture by a
British vessel in 1810. Microfilm only; location of originals unknown. 1 reel (no. 416),
1808-11.
FAIRBANKS SCALE COMPANY PAPERS, MS.1272 Letters written by agents of the
Fairbanks Scale Company in Maryland to Messrs. E. and J. Fairbanks in St. Johnsbury,
Vermont. Primary interest is business conditions-success and failure of sale of these
scales. Other topics of interest are building of new railroads and canals, opening of new
areas and early development of towns, current prices, and health conditions. 8 items,
1834-1848.
FAIRFAX FAMILY CASHBOOK, MS. 2033 Cashbook, related to the Fairfax family
but having no other identifying marks, recording incoming and outgoing payments. 1
vol., 1666-72
FALCONAR PAPERS, MS.345 Letters and papers relating to the Corinthian Lodge of
Masons, Baltimore, 1815-1819, including those of A. H. Falconar, Grand Master of the
Lodge. 1 box, 1815-1819.
FALCONAR PAPERS, MS.345.1 Business correspondence to Abraham H. Falconar,
Baltimore cloth manufacturer, from his brother, Jonathan, in Jamaica, Cuba, Buenos
Aires, New Orleans, 1815-1819. Miscellaneous letters to Abraham Falconar. Letters to
Mrs. Sarah Cantwell and Mrs. G. C. Falconar from son and brother, James S. Cantwell
and his wife, Sophia, from Apalachicola and St. Joseph, Florida, 1836-1841.
Miscellaneous letters to A. Smith Falconar, 1850-1852. 2 boxes, 1815-1852.
FALCONER PAPERS, MS. 2290 A listing of Alice M. Falconer's (d. 1943) share of her
father's estate, 1908; first administrative report of Mary Falconer, executrix of the estate
of Alice M. Falconer, her mother, 1945; the deed to the Gibson Island property of Charles
E. Falconer (1859-1937); correspondence, pencil notes, and a prepared report concerning
the life insurance policies held by Norwood B. Falconer (fl. 1915-31); a 1915 petition to
sell the real estate of Marion 0. Falconer Lane, containing information about the entire
family and detailed history of titles of land originally owned by Thomas Cale in 1686.
Pedley, 550-51 14 items, 1908-64
FARBER PAPERS, MS.1273 Collection donated by Henry Farber contains land papers,
deeds, indentures, leases and assignments to members of the McCormick and Stalford
families (John P. McCormick, et al.), in Baltimore County. 10 items, 1801-1855.
FARIS DESIGN BOOK OF SILVER, MS.348 Designs for silver by William Faris,
Annapolis silversmith, including pitchers, plates, strainers, ladles, clock faces, etc. Drafts
of letters on business matters to DeDrusina, Ridder and Clark, in London, 1784-1785. 1
vol., 1784-1799.
FARIS-McPARLIN ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.353 Vol. 1, daybook in three different
hands, and kept at three different periods; a) New York, July, 1772, four pages of
jewellery entries (? of John Howard); b) (at rear of volume) daybook, Annapolis, 17731784, in the same hand as vol. 2, presumed to be that of William Faris; c) (from page 4 at
front of volume) William MeParlin [McFarlin, McParland] accounts, 1827-1844, mainly
for silverware, Annapolis. Customers include George C. Brewer, Richard M. Chase,
Dennis Claude, Richard Harwood, F[rancis ?] Key, A. C. Magruder, Colonel Harry
Maynadier, Alexander Randall. Vol. 2, memorandum book of William Faris with
accounts for household work and food, 1790-1800. 2 vols., 1772-1844.
FARIS PAPERS, MS.343 Negative photocopies of papers relating to the estate of
William Faris, Annapolis silversmith. Include inventory of goods, sales of estate and final
accounts, patents for improvement in propelling carriages, and a "water elevator.' 44
items, c. 1797-1804.
FARIS, WILLIAM, ACCOUNT BOOKS AND DIARIES, MS.1104 Two original
manuscripts-account of William Faris for repairs to clocks at Government House,
Annapolis, November, 1788-November, 1791. Account for winding and chaining the
kitchen clock, with money owed to Faris by the State of Maryland. Manuscript copy of
account book, 1773- 1786, 1790-1800, and diary, December, 1792-june, 1804, all in one
volume. Diary entries are not comprehensive, but only represent some of the entries in
the following volumes, i.e., two MS. vols. of the diary of William Faris (copies),
covering 1792-1804. Typescript extracts from the diary, January, 1792-August, 1804. 4
vols. and 2 items, 1773-1804.
FARIS, WILLIAM, DIARY, MS. 2160 Annapolis silversmith (1 728-1804). Brief, daily
entries: his family's social activities and local news such as marriages, births, deaths,
burials, fires, robberies, horse races, ship landings, weather; hiring of blacks and
apprentices including William McParlin; preparation and planting of his garden and his
family's illnesses and treatments; undated letter from William McParlin to R. Calnury; a
deed between Jacob Gans and John Ross, 1759. Partially published as "Extracts from
Diary of William Faris of Annap- olis, Maryland. January 4th, 1792-August 9th, 1804,"
Maryland Historical Magazine 28 (September 1933): 197-244. 1 vol., 1759, 1792-1804
FARMERS BANK, FREDERICK, "SCRATCHER," MS.346 Rough daybook of the
Farmers Bank, Frederick, Maryland, with daily cash transactions, some of which relate to
Roger Brooke Taney. 1 vol., 1808 (April-October).
FAYHEY NOTE BOOK, MS.1051 Note book of Nellie Fayhey, student at the Academy
of Mercy, 1906. Con- tains compositions and verses to her parents, friends, sister, etc. 1
vol., 1906.
FEDERAL FIRE COMPANY MINUTE BOOK, MS.354 Minute book of the Federal
Fire Company (renamed Independent Fire Company, December, 1810), from 1799-1822.
Shows proceedings at meetings, constitution, and new constitution adopted January 1,
1816. Signatures of members. 1 vol., 1799-1822.
FEDERAL HILL MALE SUNDAY SCHOOL MINUTE BOOK, MS.1108 Records of
the Federal Hill Male Sunday School, instituted October, 1818, and moved, June 12,
1819, into the "first Sunday School room ever erected in the United States" (destroyed by
fire the next day). This volume has scant accounts of morning and afternoon sessions
from that time to 1827, with notes on attendance, teachers, talks. 1 vol., 1819-1827.
FENDALL PAPERS, MS. 2207 Baltimore and Charles County family: bills, receipts,
accounts, deeds, surveys, and wills including three of Thomas Dye Cockey, father of
Frances Thwaite Fendall; letters of Martha Ann Duvall to and from her family while she
attended the Visitation Academy (Georgetown) with family news and admonitions from
her father regarding her behavior and studies, 1834-35; a few letters to Duvall from her
fiance', William Lux Duvall, which include expressions of his religious convictions, ca.
1840; letters containing genealogical information on the Fendall family, 1919-61.
Photocopies only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner of originals.
70 items, 1762-1882, 1919-61
FENWICK, IGNATIUS, PAPERS, MS.1274 Letters from Joseph Fenwick, Bordeaux
merchant and Consul, to his cousin and patron, Captain Ignatius Fenwick, of
Carrollsburg, Prince George's County, Maryland. Describe changes in the French market
in wines and tobacco. Comments on the French Revolution and events leading to it,
1787-1795. Letters from John Ceslas Fenwick, near Antwerp, concerning young
Marylanders studying there. One letter from Joseph to James Fen- wick, his elder brother
and partner. MS. copy of a letter from Joshua John- son to Captain Ignatius Fenwick,
October 14, 1779, from France, with covering note and later additions, June 3, 1780,
explaining that the original was thought to have been lost. Deals with business matters.
18 items, 1779-1795.
FERGUSON, BLANCHE SMITH, PAPERS, MS. 2070 Letters about the Society of
Colonial Wars and the Darnall family; notebooks of Ferguson (d. 1974) including drafts
of her stories and poems. 11 items, 1953-64
FERGUSON, BLANCHE SMITH, SCRAPBOOK, MS. 2070.1 Dedicated to Ferguson
(d. 1974) containing poetry, literature, drawings, paintings, newspaper clippings. 1 vol.,
1940-42
FERGUSON, JOHN, PAPERS, MS.1275 Land papers of John Ferguson of Darlington,
Harford County. Deeds to Phillips Purchase, Drunkards Harbor, Addition to Drunkards
Harbor. Settlements of boundary disputes. 34 items, 1792-1883.
FERGUSON PAPERS, MS.359 Land and estate papers of the Ferguson family of Carroll
County, with several letters from members of the Semmes family. 1 box, 1761-1864.
FERGUSON, ROBERT, PAPERS, MS. 2065 Letters of merchant of Port Tobacco,
Maryland: shipment of olive oil, citrus fruits, grains, pipe staves, and editions of William
Shakespeare; commodity quotations, bills, accounts, and debts; letters from Baltimore
merchant William Cooke; an indenture agreement of Joseph Herzog for two lots in
Philadelphia, 1809. Pedley, 712 11 items, 1768-1829
FERGUSON, THOMAS, COLLECTION, MS.356 Letterbook, 1825-1839, of Thomas
Ferguson, Baltimore merchant, with copies of communications to correspondents in ports
from Boston to New Orleans. Letters show extensive dealings in tobacco, wheat, oil, and
other staple articles. Volume contains some holograph copies. Account book, 1841-1867,
begun by Thomas Ferguson, and continued by William B [oyd] Ferguson & Company,
Union Mills, Baltimore, refiners of mustard, flour, sugar, and cocoa. Book is entitled
'Cooperage Account," but contains notations of wages paid to workers. 2 vols., 18251867.
FICKUS, CHARLES, COLLECTION, MS.361 Transcripts of items in newspapers
concerning Maryland arts and crafts, early manufactures, schools, etc., compiled by
Charles Fickus for the use of Edgar Miller in a book on Maryland antiques (unidentified).
1 box, c. 1923.
FIFTH DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL RECORDS, MS. 2123 Baltimore election record
with register of 2704 voters noting objections for disqualifications and showing the
victory of Samuel Smith over James Winchester. 1 vol., 1798
FIFTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MINUTE BOOK, MS.362 Records of meetings of
the Fifth Presbyterian Church of Baltimore from its foundation in 1833 to 1858. Mainly
concern disciplinary measures adopted to punish betting, absence from worship,
adherence to Millerism, intemper- ance, elopements, etc. 1 vol., 1833-1858.
FIFTH REGIMENT RECORD BOOKS, MS.363 Proceedings of courts martial for the
Fifth Regiment, Maryland Militia, commanded by Colonel George H. Stuart. Mainly
concern fines for absence from parades, 1819-1821. Roll book of Company F, Fifth
Regiment, Mary- land Militia, kept by Sergeant J. W. Hunter, showing attendance at
drills and parades, c. 1879. 2 vols., 1819-1821, c. 1879.
FIFTY-THIRD REGIMENT, MARYLAND VOLUNTEER INFANTRY RECORDS,
MS. 364 Roster with vital statistics of companies in this regiment, 1860-61; minute and
roll book, 1855-61. Rewrite of Pedley, 568 2 vols., 1855-61
FILBY, P. W., COLLECTION, MS. 1868 Typescript of P. W. Filby's (b. 191 1)
American and British Genealogy and Heraldry (Chicago: American Library Association,
1970) with corrections and emendations by the chief editor of the ALA, Marion Dittman.
1 box, 1970
FINNEY, EBENEZER D., PAPERS, MS. 1978 Letters from Ebenezer D. Finney (18251904) to his son, William Parker Finney, 1894-96, regarding occurrences in Mississippi
during the Civil War; letters from Mrs. William Parker to her grandson, William Parker
Finney, 1883-90, regarding family news and Finney's activities as a student at Princeton
and as a pastor; pastor's pocket register belonging to Ebenezer D. Finney, 1888-1900,
listing marriages, baptisms, and communions performed; list of wedding gifts received
by William Parker Finney and Pamela R. Richardson, 1887; letter from Ebenezer D.
Finney to his mother-in-law, Mrs. William Parker, regarding the death of his wife, Ann
Parker Finney; certification of rank in the United States Army of Walter Finney, 1783. 13
items, 1783, 1864-1900
FIRE COMPANY RECORD BOOK, MS.358 Record book of an unidentified fire
company, location not known, with accounts of dues and membership lists. 1 vol., 18541856.
FIRE-FIGHTEWS SCRAPBOOKS, MS.1548 Scrapbooks covering the years 1878-1897,
composed of newspaper clippings from many parts of the United States, and covering
many aspects of fire- fighting equipment, new theories, personnel, descriptions of famous
fires, use of chemicals, etc. Volumes may have been kept by Charles T. Holloway of the
Baltimore Fire Department. 2 vols., 1878-1897.
FIRE INSURANCE PAPERS, MS.1276 Collection of Baltimore fire insurance policies.
Some of the companies represented are Firemen's Insurance Company, Baltimore
Equitable Society, Mechanical Fire Company (broadside 1832). 50 items, 1809-1862.
FIRE INSURANCE SALVAGE CORPS MINUTE BOOK, MS-357 Minutes of the
Board of Management, Fire Insurance Salvage Corps. Items covered include purchase of
new wagons, widening of streets, bids for new building. 1 vol., 1897-1922.
FIRST MARYLAND INFANTRY MUSTER-OUT ROLL, MS.1479 The Muster-Out
Roll of Company I, First Maryland Infantry, June, 1898- February, 1899 (Captain
Frederick 1. Mosher, Colonel William P. Lane), Baltimore. 1 vol., 1898-1899.
FIRST MECHANICAL VOLUNTEERS RECORD BOOK, MS.365 Record book of the
1st Mechanical Volunteers, a Baltimore group attached to the 5th Regiment, Maryland
Militia, commanded by Captain Charles Howard. Includes muster rolls, returns, and
orders. 1 vol., 1826-1829.
FIRST WARD GUARD MINUTE BOOK, MS.366 Volume with proceedings and
regulations of the Baltimore First Ward Guard (Fell's Point), a branch of the City Guards,
commanded by Captains Patrick Cooney (to 1841) and John A. Robb. Minutes kept by
John F. Monmonier, Secretary. 1 vol., 1835-1841.
FISHER, SIDNEY GEORGE, PAPERS, MS. 1837 Diaries of Fisher (1807-71) of his life
at Mount Harmon in Cecil County: comments on agriculture, slavery, the South, and his
social life. Photocopy of originals at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. The diaries
have been published in Nicholas B. Wainwright, ed., A Philadelphia Perspective: The
Diary of Sidney George Fisher Covering The Years 1834-1871 (Philadelphia: Historical
Society of Pennsylvania, 1967) and W. Emerson Wilson, ed., Mount Harmon Diaries of
Sidney George Fisher 1837- 1850 (Wilmington: Historical Society of Delaware, 1976). 1
box,1838-50
FISHER TRANSCRIPTS, MS.360 Transcripts of papers in the Treasury and Public
Record Office, London, made by Richard D. Fisher, many of them relating to Maryland.
Included are Writs of Assistance, 1772; Maryland loyalist papers, 1771-1790; notes on
the Revolution; transcripts of papers bearing 'cockets"-a seal belonging to the King's
Custom House; index to Maryland documents in the British Treasury, 1753-1783; The
Perils of a Surveyor of Customs in Maryland, 1775, by Robert S. Byrne, Sassafras; Sir
Robert Eden correspondence, 1769-1777; Stamp Act papers, 1764-1771; papers on the
brigantine Good Intent, 1770; Anthony Stewart papers, from 1774; clippings on the
burning of the Peggy Stewart, 1774; United States (1814-1816) and Maryland (18471851) revenue die stamps. 12 vols., c. 1755-1851. Available on microfilm (no. 434)
FITCH FAMILY ALBUM, MS. 1807 Volume called "The Young Lady's Remembrancer
Album" compiled and kept by the Fitch family: newspaper clippings of religious and
romantic poetry; printed pictures of religious figures and Bible stories, many with
inscriptions written in French; records of first communion of Harriett Ann Fitch (1818),
Eliza Catherine Fitch (1817), Mary Lucinda Fitch (1825), and George Gorham Andrew
Fitch (1825), in Saint Patrick's Catholic Church of Baltimore; certificates of admission to
the Apostleship of Prayer and the Association of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (1873), the
Confraternity of the Most Holy and Immaculate Heart of Mary (181 1), and the
Confraternity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (1849); handwritten notes recording the
removal of family remains from the Old Cathedral Cemetery to Bonnie Brea Cemetery,
1887; records of death dates of various animal pets; copies of brief letters. 1 vol., 18111903
FITZGERALD PAPERS, MS.987 Diary of Alice Fitzgerald (nurse; became Director of
Red Cross Nurses of America); autobiography, Memoirs of an American Nurse; Report
on General Conditions in the Balkans. Speeches and articles by and about Alice
Fitzgerald. Letter of General Leonard Wood regarding Alice Fitzgerald's work in the
Philippines; European credentials; professional record; correspondence; autograph
poem by Vachel Lindsay; photographs. 3 vols. and c. 50 items, c. 1916-1956.
FITZHUGH, WILLIAM, LEDGERS, MS. 1831 Calvert County plantation owner (17211798): records of rum, sugar, corn, wheat, hogs, planking, shingles, and nails. 2 vols.,
1761-64
FLOYD & THOMAS ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.368 Ledger kept by Floyd & Thomas for
store in St. Mary's County, Maryland, showing sales of miscellaneous goods (including
food) to local residents. 1 vol., 1831-1834.
FLYNN AND EMRICH COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 1836 Baltimore machine
manufacturer: daybooks, 1876-1904; ledgers, 1880- 1902; journals, 1882-89 and 191820; transfer ledgers, 1903-08; cashbooks, 1884-1959; and account books, 1927-46. 60
vols., 1876-1959
FOARD, F. MILLARD, PAPERS, MS. 1984 Correspondence of the alumni of Baltimore
City College and F. Millard Foard (b. 1898) in his position as alumni relations
correspondent from Francis B. Burch, Milton S. Eisenhower, Dr. William Sebastian
Hunt, Marvin Mandel, Theodore R. McKeldin, Garry Moore, Hyman A. Pressman, and
William Donald Schaefer; letters concerning Foard's position as director of an Oriental
art import concern, reunions of various Baltimore City College classes (1921-49), and
Foard's gifts to the college and Johns Hopkins University. 6 boxes, 1923-79
FORD'S THEATER COLLECTION, MS.369 Collection of records (created from a
number of different accessions) an relating to Ford's Theater, Baltimore. Accounts, 18941919; daybooks, 1880- 1886; journals, 1893-1895; programs, 1875-1878, 1880-1881,
1888-1889, 1909- 1919. MS. volume of the libretto for Billee Taylor, a comic opera,
adapted from a poem by Sheridan. Opera written by Stevens and Solomon (no further
details known) and produced April, 1881. 35 vols., 1875-1919.
FORD'S THEATER, WASHINGTON, D. C., PAPERS, MS.371 Collection of letters and
papers all relating to the assassination of President Lincoln, 1865. Include letters of John
Wilkes Booth, Edwin Booth, John T. Ford, Edwin Stanton (Secretary of War). Notes and
articles by Edward Spangler and John T. Ford (owner and manager of Ford's Theater at
the time of Lincoln's death). Newspaper clippings with accounts of the assassination,
subsequent legal proceedings, and testimony of witnesses of the assassination and of
Mary Surratt's hanging, 1865. c. 60 items, 1865-1905.
FORMAN, MARTHA OGLE, DIARIES, MS. 1779 Diaries of life at "Rose Hill" in
Cecil County: weather; social engagements; purchases; the estate's slave community;
and miscellaneous other aspects of plantation life. These diaries have been published in
W. Emerson Wilson, ed., Plantation Life at Rose Hill: The Diaries of Martha Ogle
Forinan 1814-1845 (Wilmington: Historical Society of Delaware, 1976). Pedley, 581-82
6 boxes, 1814-54
FORMAN PAPERS, MS.403 Mrs. M. B. Fon-nan's diaries, 1814-1853; account books
(various members of family), 1818-1831, 1850-1908, 1866-1877. General Thomas Marsh
For- man's nursery and planting notes, 1821-1841. Memo book, William Y. Day, 1822.
Daybook, Chase & Tilyard, 1824. Notebooks (? Edward A. Day), with commonplace
book, 1813, giving examples of penmanship; geometry, 1816, and Spanish exercises,
1820. John Y. Day, accounts for Taylor's Mount, 1818-1834, with wages paid to hired
hands, numbers of sheep, etc. Day & Turner account book, 1868-1878. Samuel L. Wells's
MS. notes on English law. Deeds (1732, 1742, 1744) and other land papers, MS. map of
fisheries near Joppa, n. d. 14 vols., 1732-1908, and n. d.
FORMAN PAPERS, MS.1277 Letters of General Thomas M. Forman, his wife, Martha
B. Forman, and her sister, Mary A. Oldham. General Forman's letters relate to his career
in the Revolutionary War. Miscellaneous items include commonplace books, etc., of
General and Mrs. Forman, Edward A. Day, William Y. Day. Law exercise book of
Samuel L. Wells. Note book of Mary Forman Day. Certified copy of the birth certificate
of Mary Forman Day, 1929. Certificate of alien registration, Mary Forman Day, July 30,
1930. 165 items, 1809-1937. FORT McHENRY HISTORY, MS.1549 Three
typescripts prepared by Lee H. Nelson, 1958, on different aspects of Fort McHenry.
Positive photostat of pamphlet called Research for HARP [Historical and Archeological
Research Program, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine] in Annapolis,
Maryland, by Franklin R. Mullaly, concerning materials in Annapolis on Fort McHenry,
1958. List of visitors to the fort, 19th and 20th centuries and of units present at the fort
during the Battle of Baltimore, September, 1814. Negative photostats: from the National
Archives of letters and architectural drawings in the archives on the fort, 1814-1845.
Photostats of the U. S. Army Recruiting News, February 15, 1926, on the restoration of
the fort, and of a typed history of the fort from records in the Adjutant General's Office,
1929. 8 items, 1814-1958.
FORT WARREN AUTOGRAPH BOOKS, MS.337 Three volumes of autographs
collected at Fort Warren, Boston, during the Civil War. 3 vols., 1861-1863.
FORT WARREN PRISONERS' RECORD BOOK, MS. 1957 Record of political
prisoners kept at Fort Warren in Boston. Entries written by individual prisoners include
name, rank or office, place of residence and arrest, conditions and reasons for arrest, time
of arrest, and places detained. Maryland prisoners include George William Brown (mayor
of Baltimore), Frank Key Howard (editor of the Baltimore Daily Exchange), Henry M.
Warfield (Maryland legislator), William H. Gatchell (Baltimore City police
commissioner), Charles Howard (Baltimore City police commissioner), Severn Teackle
Wallis (Maryland legislator), Wil- liam G. Harrison (Maryland legislator), 1. A. Thomas
(Maryland legislator), Charles H. Pitts (Maryland legislator), George Armistead
Appleton, Laurence Sangston, and Harkins Scott (Maryland legislator). Also records of
prisoners from Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Louis- iana, and
Kentucky. Pedley, 584, 642, 914, 1117, 1235, 1525 1 vol., 1861-62
FORWOOD AUTOGRAPH ALBUM, MS.935 First part of volume has newsclippings
and greeting cards. Later section contains autographs of many prominent figures,
including Edison, Robert Browning, Grover Cleveland, Samuel L. Clemens (Mark
Twain), Harriet Beecher Stowe, Carl Schurz, and Oliver Wendell Holmes (67 in all). A
note in front of the volume says, "Katie S. Forwood from Mrs. Henry Miller, December
25, 1881," Katie and "Lizzie" Forwood appear to have collected the autographs together.
1 vol., 1881-1925.
FOSTER, JAMES W., PAPERS, MS.2002 Collection of material made by James W.
Foster relating to the biography of George Calvert, 1st Lord Baltimore. Includes survey
of the material (made by Dr. Kent Roberts Greenfield for members of the Maryland Historical Society Publications Committee). General notes on Calvert; notes on portraits of
him with description and location; correspondence with Mr. Jacob France on Calvert
biography; notes on Botelers, Talbots, Calverts, et al. Bibliographical material and notes
for further research. Completed chapters 1-4 of Mr. Foster's projected book on Calvert,
with annotations. c. 1000 items, mid 20th century.
FOULKE FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2122 Letters from Elizabeth Foulke to her brothers
William Parker Foulke and Francis V. Foulke discussing their family, 1845-59; land
papers concerning property mostly in Nicholas County, West Virginia, of William
DeVeaux Foulke and John Francis Foulke; notes and sketches by William DeVeaux
Foulke on the craft of violin making; letter from Marie Caroline studying veterinary
science in Paris, 1833. 1 box,1833-1929
FOURTH MARYLAND REGIMENT ACCOUNT BOOK, MS. 1655 Account book of
the paymaster of the regiment under the command of Col. Josias C. Hall: clothing
requisitions; pay abstracts; daily receipts. Pedley, 587 1 vol., 1777
FOURTH REGIMENT RECORD BOOK, MS.338 Weekly returns for the 4th Maryland
Regiment, Continental Army, commanded by Colonel Josias Carvil Hall. Records are
entered at Middlebrook, Buttermilk Falls, near Morristown, New Jersey, and en route to
the Caro- linas. Shows reasons for absenteeism, and places where absentees may be
found. 1 vol., 1779-1780.
FOWLER, ANN, PAPERS, MS.1278 Deeds and related items, tax receipts for Baltimore
County, 1797-1889, the greater part issued to Ann Fowler (dates not known). Certified
true copy of Poll Book of voters in 11th District, 2nd Precinct, Baltimore County, 1886.
Miscellaneous receipts. 109 items, 1763-1887.
FOWLER, DAVID, PAPERS, MS. 1876.1 Baltimore County Judge (1 826-191 1). Legal
papers: two dockets of the Court of Common Pleas and Circuit Court of Baltimore
County, 1862- 82; deeds and wills of his father-in-law, Joseph Brinkley, and of C. Louisa
Leeds, upon whose estate Brinkley had claims. Financial papers: ledger of money
received, 1875-76; mortgages; leases; insurance; promissory notes; property and estate
accounts, including those of his father, Robert Fowler (1812-74). Correspondence: letters
from other Judges commenting on Fowler's career, politics, and acquaintances; one from
Fowler to United States Senator P. T. Mathias about a Congressional apportionment; a
letterbook of outgoing correspondence, 1881-87. Other family items: a biographical
sketch of Robert Fowler; essays and biographical sketches written by Fowler on Patrick
Henry and Reverdy Johnson, poetry, and other topics; confirmation and marriage
certificates and legal appointments; a scrapbook of newspaper clippings on legal news
and local politics, 1870s-80s. Records of Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church, Catonsville,
Maryland: account books, 1866-73; receipts; mortgage; list of pew holders; letters and
other items relating to a controversy concerning Dr. Libertus Van Bokkelen. Pedley, 590
6 boxes, 1853-1909
FOWLER, JOHN H., PAPERS, MS. 1876.2 Bal timore commission merchant (18351901): agreements, letters, promissory notes, receipts and statements relating to the estate
of Robert Fowler; a court decree of John and David Fowler's share of the estate of
Priscilla and Edward Jacob; auditor's statements for an equity case; a letter from Fowler
to Congressman L. E. McComas about a Civil War claim for whiskey destroyed by
Federal troops; papers relating to the sale and lease of property. 25 items, 1873-98
FOWLER, LAURENCE HALL, PAPERS, MS. 1876.3 Letters from Columbia
University professor and architect William Ware, 1898-1909, discuss college education,
illness, and Fowler's trip to Paris; letters from his parents, David and Mary Fowler,
discuss family health, visits, gifts and money, and Fowler's career and studies; notebooks
of lectures and assignments at Columbia University and L'Ecole des Beaux Arts on
architectural history and theory, engineering and mathematics, and a geometry textbook;
notes on construction of a building in New York; a scrapbook, 1879-94, of newspaper
clippings on various subjects. Pedley, 589 2 boxes, 1879-1951
FOWLER, LAURENCE H., ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS, MS.370 Architectual
drawings of Montpelier, in Prince George's County (built 1740), made in 1918 by
Laurence Fowler. Include measurements, etc. 2 vols., 1918.
FOWLER PAPERS, MS.347 Letters, clippings, obituaries, photographs, printed legal
opinions, and miscellaneous material, relating to judge David Fowler, his parents,
Robert and Susan Fowler, and other members of the family. 1 box, c. 1874-1938.
FOWLER PAPERS, MS. 1940 Records of ground rents, 1932-46; some items relating to
Laurence Hall Fowler's (1876-1971) involvement with the American Institute of Architects; genealogical notes on the Fowler, Wilson, and Oliver families; newspaper
clippings, 1909-24, on Maryland towns, Baltimore, art museums, and architecture;
correspondence between Dr. Christopher John- ston and J. Blake about the cost of
genealogical work, 1902; an account book of David Fowler (1836-1911), 1875-86.
Pedley, 588-90 2 boxes, 1875-1924 FOWLER, ROBERT, PAPERS, MS. 1876
Maryland businessman and politician (1812-74): letters about court cases and legal suits,
1844 and 1871-74; business papers concerning stock holdings, especially the Frederick
and Baltimore turnpike (1862), Fountain Hotel, Barnum Hotel, and Berlin Hotel (1862
and 1865-91); records of land holdings, 1866 and 1871-72; the estate of Robert Fowler,
1874. Pedley, 590 1 box,1844-91
FRANCE, JOSEPH IRWIN, PAPERS, MS. 2329 Maryland state and United States
Senator (1873-1939): printed speeches, 1913-35, on cost of living, Russian trade,
agriculture, Allied war debt, economic policies of Herbert Hoover and Franklin D.
Roosevelt; remarks and extracts from speeches, 1921-22, on Russian relief and Allied
war debt; resolutions introduced before congress, 1921, about world eco- nornic
problems, Russia, and Allied war debt; campaign literature, 1922- 36, from United States
senatorial and presidential races; newspaper clippings about his political campaigns,
ideas on Russian relief, farm in Cecil County, a tribute to Sen. William E. Borah;
correspondence, 1935, with Neale Smith about holding company legislation and the 1936
Republican party platform. Pedley, 951 46 items, 1913-67
FRANCE, JOSEPH I., CLIPPINGS, MS.1578 Scrapbooks containing newspaper
clippings on the Democratic senatorial campaign of 1919, and the senatorial campaign of
Joseph I. France in 1922. 2 vols., 1919, 1922.
FRANK PAPERS, MS.1279 Collection of materials relating to the immigration of Leon
Frank to Balti- more, and his property in the city. Includes certificate of naturalization,
and vaccination certificate. Mortgages, deeds, etc., for three lots in Balti- more City.
Principal signers are Charles Demangin, Daniel Bosley, Francis Vanet, John Francis
French, and William Barnett. Also included in the collection is Lesser Franles Bavarian
army discharge, certificate of good behavior, and other German papers. 30 items, 18041854.
FRANKLIN ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.312 Expense accounts of Star Franklin as a cadet at
Virginia Military Academy, showing various types of personal expenditure. 1 vol., 18671871.
FRANKLIN FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2256 Anne Arundel County family: prices of
cordage, butter, sugar, rum, wheat, hay, and building supplies; records of births, deaths,
and marriages. Microfilm only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner.
1 reel (no. 435), 1702-1829
FRANKLIN, ROBERT, ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.282 Account book of Robert Franklin
of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, containing farm and house accounts; births,
marriages, deaths in the Franklin family, and slaves owned. Franklin died 1735, but
family record continued through 19th century. 1 vol., 1702-1901.
FRANKLIN SOCIETY MINUTE BOOK, MS. 2248.3 Debating club: society business;
debate topics; names of members; newspaper clippings of obituaries of eight women;
patterns for standard and eyelet embroidery for infants' and women's clothing. 1 vol.,
1840-41
FRASER PAPERS, MS.1280 Printed official commissions of Gilbert Fraser at various
stages of his diplomatic career (2nd Vice Consul in New York, 1874; British ConsulGeneral in Baltimore 1891), with official seals of British crown and signatures of
Presidents Andrew Johnson, Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland, Ulysses S. Grant,
Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson, 12 items, 1874-1913.
FRAZIER, JOHN M., LEDGERS, MS.1533 Accounts of John M. Frazier, Baltimore
maritime lawyer, giving names of clients and amounts owed by them. 2 vols., 1866-1869.
FREDERICK COUNTY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1489 Account book of an unidentified
resident of Frederick County 1832-1838, with a diary in the same volume, 1881-1898,
1918. The name of Miner occurs frequently. Specific nature of accounts not known. 1
vol., 1832-1838,1881-1898,1918.
FREDERICK COUNTY COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION PAPERS, MS.577
Minutes and journal of the Committee of Observation in the Middle District of Frederick
County, 1775-1776. Some of the items deal with lists of soldiers furnished, patriotism in
Western Maryland, and provisions and supplies raised in the provinces for Maryland
troops. Minutes of the Committee of Observation in the Elizabeth Town District of
Frederick County, 1775- 1776. 2 boxes, 1775-1776.
FREDERICK COUNTY DOCUMENT COLLECTION, MS. 2401 Land indentures,
deeds, bills of sale, mortgages, petitions, bonds, promissory notes, and recognizances
for Raphael Taney, Joseph Chapline, Daniel Dulany, Matthew Bartgis, and the Lohr
Family. Register available. 1 box, 1749-1841
FREDERICK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION, MS. 2417
Correspondence, genealogical information, and legal papers relating to Frederick County
families, mostly during the Civil War. Prominent individuals represented include John
Ross Key (1754-1821), William P. Maulsby (1816-94), John McPherson (1760-1829),
and Roger Brooke Taney (1777-1864). Photocopies only; permission for publication
must be obtained from owner. Register available. 8 boxes, 1741-1935
FREDERICK COUNTY LAND RECORDS, MS. 2420 Surveys, plats, and indentures
concerning properties in Frederick County. Includes records of Samuel Duvall (1 708181 1), Benedict Calvert (ca. 1723-88), and Thomas Johnson (I 732-88). Pedley, 417,
531, 880, 937 100 items, 1752-1906
FREDERICK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR'S LEDGER, MS.1028 Tax collector's
ledger, Frederick County, 1805-1806, showing assessments and sums due and paid by
citizens of Upper Antietam, Elizabeth, Salisbury, Conococheague, and Fort Frederick
Hundreds. Amounts of tobacco frequently mentioned. In front of volume is list of
warrants delivered to Super- visors of Public Roads (n. d.). 1 vol., 1805-1806, and n. d.
FREDERICK COUNTY TREASON PAPERS, MS.576 Box of documents relating to the
trial of several persons for treason, Fred- erick County, in 1781. Includes warrants for
execution and petitions for clemency. Also included are a few items relating to
enlistments and deser- tions in the American army. 1 box, 1777-1781.
FREE NEGRO PAPERS, MS.1281 Collection of seven items, 1824-1849, includes
permit from Orphan's Court for Negro to leave the state and return; order for appearance
at Orphan's Court of three free Negroes and children as being without visible means of
support. Indentures for Negro children to be trained as servant, farmer, etc. Material
pertains to Cecil County, Maryland. 7 items, 1824-1849.
FREE SUMMER EXCURSION SOCIETY RECORDS, MS.372 Records of the Free
Summer Excursion Society, an organization founded in 1875 to provide outings for
underprivileged children of Baltimore. Min- utes, 1875-1960; financial accounts, 19061954; scrapbooks; lists of contributors; deed and lease for Chesterwood, the Free
Summer Excursion Society park, 1880; two plats of Chesterwood, 1937. (Photographs
formerly included in this collection now transferred to the Maryland Historical Society
photographic file.) 20 vols. and 1 portfolio, 1875-1960.
FREIGHT RECORD BOOK, MS.1098 "Freights Inward" section of volume shows
cargoes carried to Baltimore from various European ports, with details of shippers,
consignees, articles concerned, size, value. Relate to ship Armata trading at Rotterdam,
Liver- pool, Hamburg, Amsterdam, to Baltimore, 1822-1825. Pocahontas, trading at
Liverpool and Gibraltar, 1825. Several lists have copies of the signature of William &
James Brown & Company, Liverpool shippers. Name of the company handling the
Baltimore end of the trade has not been traced. "Freights Outward" section is empty,
except for details of tonnage, etc., of ships Armata, Plato, Pocahontas. 1 vol., 1822-1825.
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.375 Ledger with accounts of
Maryland troops in the French and Indian War; contains separate alphabetical listings for
companies commanded by Colonel John Dagworthy, Captains Alexander Beall, Joshua
Beall, Francis Ware, and Richard Pearis. Lengthy entries under Dagworthy, relating to a
hospital, and a 7,12% deduction from the pay of both officers and men. The lists of
names also include dates of service, amounts of pay due, and remarks on each soldier. 1
vol., 1762.
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR RECORDS AND CLAIMS, MS.375.1 French and
Indian War records consist of four small volumes of muster and pay rolls of Captains
John White, Peter Butler, Elias Delashmut, William Luckett, John Middaugh, Joseph
Chapline, Jonathan Hager, Thomas Nor- ris, Henry Casson, Peregrine Brown, Peter
Bainbridge, Stephen Ransberger, Moses Cbapline, Joshua Beall, Tobias Stansbury.
Accounts for provisions and for quartering troops. Maryland soldiers' claims, with orders
to pay soldiers for time served. 4 vols., 1756-1770.
FRENCH NAVAL LETTERS, MS.1534 Contemporary manuscript copies of letters
written by the Chevalier dAnne- mours, first French Consul in Maryland, and by
commanders of French vessels, to Governors Thomas Sim Lee and William Paca, in
regard to clearance of French merchant ships in the Chesapeake and the operations of the
French fleet there. 8 items, 1782-1783.
FRICK, FRANK, SCRAPBOOKS, MS-1539 Two bound volumes of newspaper
clippings kept by Frank Frick, Balti- more merchant. Vol. 1, 1861, deals with events
leading up to the Civil War and the occupation of Baltimore by Federal troops. Clippings
describe political and military events. Vol. 2, has a clipping of the "President's Proclamation' on emancipation taken from the Boston Courier. The rest of the material is
chiefly from southern newspapers and includes letters from General Wade Hampton to
General Sherman on the destruction caused by northern forces. The last letter is dated
July, 1865. 2 vols., 1861-1865.
FRICK RECORD BOOKS, MS.376 Volumes of real estate records of William Frick,
Baltimore lawyer and judge. Vol. I has copies of deeds, 1815-1867, and six plats of
property purchases. Vol. 2, deeds, 1819-1873, with detailed plats for each tract,
including several on the development of Beethoven Terrace and Frick's Folly. Vol. 3,
ground rents and amounts received, 1856-1871. 3 vols., 1815-1873.
FRIDAY CLUB MINUTE BOOK, MS.378 Constitution and proceedings of the Friday
(sometimes called Lawyers') Club, organized in 1852 by a group of Baltimore lawyers.
Members included Severn Teackle Wallis, Henry Winter Davis, William Frederick Frick,
George William Brown. The club disbanded at the outbreak of the Civil War, but
meetings resumed in 1868 for one year. 1 vol., 1852-1869.
FRIENDS' RECORD BOOK, MS.377 Record book has lists of officials of Gunpowder
monthly meetings, compiled by Joseph Townsend, c. late 18th-early 19th centuries.
Includes clerks, ministers, and elders, "Ministering Friends from Europe," and
"Ministering Friends who Visited Europe." 1 vol., 1656-1818.
FRIENDSHIP FIRE COMPANY, BALTIMORE, MINUTE BOOK, MS.373 Minute
book of the Friendship Fire Company, Baltimore, contains articles of association, lists of
officers, and minutes of quarterly meetings. 1 vol., 1798-1822.
FRIESE ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.933 Accounts of the shipping house of Philip Friese
(1776-1857) of Baltimore and Bremen; shipments of coffee, tobacco, sugar, etc.
Numerous ports used include Richmond, Georgetown, Annapolis, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Amster- dam. Accounts of John Frederick Amelung and the New Bremen
Glass Works contained in the later volume are of particular interest. At the back of the
later volume are lecture notes and general memoranda pertaining to Philip Christopher
Friese (1817-1898), dating from 1874-1876. Include notes on Plato's Republic. Collection
also includes a Xerox copy of the Amelung accounts. 2 vols. and 1 copy, 1799-1808,
1805-1812 (1874-1876).
FRITCHIE, BARBARA, SCRAPBOOK, MS.967 Clippings, letters, and other materials
relating to Barbara Fritchie, Civil War heroine, and her home in Frederick, mainly
dealing with the controversy as to whether the story in Whittier's poem is fact or fiction.
Material relating to the dedication of Barbara Fritchie's restored home, July 4, 1927. 1
Vol., 1869-1937.
FROELICHER, FRANCES MORTON, COLLECTION, MS. 2437 Papers concerning
Hans Froelicher, Jr. and Frances Morton Froe- licher and their involvement in urban
renewal and desegregation in Baltimore, 1940s-1960s: reports; correspondence;
secondary accounts of their work; history of the Lafayette Square Community Center and
Citizen's Planning and Housing Association; early work of the Mount Royal Protective
Association. Photocopies only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner.
5 items, 1972-78
FULFORD AND MILLER, ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS. 2388 Baltimore commission
merchants for cheese, lumber, flour, whiskey, and whale oil: financial Journal, 1844-49;
invoice and sales book, 1844-49; letterbook, 1845-48; cashbook, 1846-48. 4 vols., 184449
FULTON, JEAN BOYD, DIARIES, MS-1157 Diary of Jean Boyd Fulton of Salisbury,
Wicomico County, describing family life and local events with much material on
Protestant church life and teaching. 4 vols., 1876-1881.
FULTON, MRS. NANCY, RECIPE BOOK, MS.1158 Volume of miscellaneous recipes
for cakes, cookies, etc., kept by Mrs. Nancy Fulton. (The identification of the particular
Mrs. Fulton is uncertain- probably Mrs. Nancy Helen White Fulton, 1860-1935, wife of
Dr. John S. Fulton.) 1 vol., C. 1900.
FULTON STREET PERMANENT BUILDING ASSOCIATION MINUTES, MS.374
Minutes of meetings, accounts, and two letters from H. Edgar Johnson, counsellor.
Listing of new directors and officers of the association. 1 Vol., 1874-1876.
FULTON STREET PERMANENT BUILDING ASSOCIATION RECORD BOOKS,
MS.980 Record books of the Fulton Street Permanent Building Association of Baltimore.
14 vols., 1876-1942.
FURBER, LYMAN VAN BUREN, PAPERS, MS. 2442 Correspondence of Lyman Van
Buren Furber, mostly about his service, 1861-62, in the Sixth Regiment of the
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia; these letters comment on daily life and describe his
observations of the Baltimore-Washington-Annapolis area. Also, Furber and Coburn
family letters and genealogical notes on the Furber, Otis, and Spofford families. 50 items,
1827-79
FURLONG-BALDWIN PAPERS, MS.193 Correspondence of Mrs. Richard Baldwin of
Waterbury, Anne Arundel County, from son, L. W. Baldwin, while he was employed by
Illinois Central Railroad, 1897-1901. Also included are letters from her husband and
friends. Personal correspondence of Rev. Henry Furlong from parishioners, family, and
friends. These letters contain news of events in the Baltimore District of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. 2 boxes, 1822-1901.
GADDESS COLLECTION, MS.379 Miscellaneous collection of newspaper clippings of
election tickets, letters, bank checks, etc., made by Charles W. Gaddess. 1 box, 17291897.
GADDESS PAPERS, MS. 1946 Inscriptions on monument erected by the Gaddess
Brothers, marble dealers; newspaper clippings on the national election of 1888,
recollection of 1814 bombardment of Fort McHenry (1893), and an 1894 study of Fells
Point in 1794; letter from Charles Marshall to Joseph F. Carter, the private secretary of
Robert E. Lee, describing the Civil War engagement on Cemetery Hill, 1896;
apprenticeship agreement of Durcas Carter to Darius Stansbury, 1832; genealogies of the
Gaddess, Ensor, Gorsuch, and Carter families. Pedley, 619 21 items, 1721-1896
GALE, GEORGE, PAPERS, MS. 2262 Letters from Alexander Randall (1 803-8 1) to
George Gale (d. ca. 1860) about the legal suit concerning the construction of a steamboat
wharf on Gale's land along the West River in Anne Arundel County; papers related to the
estate of George Gale. 23 items, 1832-79
GALE, GEORGE, PAPERS, MS.1282 Collection contains political correspondence of
Colonel George Gale of Kent County. Correspondents include Thomas G. Pratt, George
L.-L. Davis, William Pinkney Whyte, James A. Pearce, and others. Included are two
letters to President Franklin Pierce, one from Joshua Vansant, February 12, 1854, the
other from J. Watkins Ligon, February 13, 1854. 40 items, 1853-1876.
GALLAGHER, FRANCIS, PAPERS, MS. 2147 Letters written in response to Francis
Gallagher's (ca. 1816-66) request for information concerning the abolishment of laws
requiring the imprisonment of debtors: letters from Andrew Johnson, Daniel Webster,
and Thomas H. Benton and responses from the states of Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee,
Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana, Arkansas, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Illinois,
New Jersey, Louisiana, Rhode Island, Missouri, Maine, Alabama, Iowa, and Washington,
D. C. 22 items, 1848
GALLEGHER ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.1617 Account book, 1867, and copy book, n.
d., with definitions of legal terms. These volumes were in the possession of the Gallegher
family, but no further identification of their author or authors has been made. 2 vols.,
1867, and n. d.
GAMBRILL, OLIVE MOORE, THOMAS BORDLEY, STUDY OF THE POLITICAL
LIFE IN PROVINCIAL MARYLAND, MS.1583 Unpublished article and notes by Olive
Moore Gambrill on Thomas Bord- ley. Includes typed copies of letters from Stephen to
Thomas Bordley, 1724-1725, calendar of the legal library of Bordley, bibliography for
her article, etc. Mainly typescript, with MS. notes. 1 box, 20th century.
ROBERT GARRETT AND SONS, INC. RECORDS, MS. 2089 Financial records, 18351954, of Robert Garrett and Sons, first commission merchants, later investment bankers
and stockbrokers: cashbooks, receipt books, ledgers, stock books, disbursement books,
payroll books, and sales journals; three letterbooks, 1845-47, 1861-62, and 1862-64;
Garrett family ledgers and securities records of John W. Garrett and Robert Garrett;
Eutaw House (Baltimore hotel owned by Robert Garrett and Sons), 1849-66, registers,
receipt books, cashbooks and wine lists; Howard House, 1863-65; International House;
W.I.T. Company; Maryland Acad- emy of Music, 1870-1927; three boxes of
correspondence and memos, 1818-1960, including material about plans for a new office
building for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (1950s), an opinion of Reverdy
Johnson in regard to three directors of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad calling for a
meeting in case of refusal by the president, a copy of the by- laws and rules of the B & 0,
articles of co-partnership of John W. Garrett, Robert Garrett, and T. Harrison Garrett in
1872, copies of Garrett family ills, Robert Garrett and Sons statements of income, profit,
loss, and expenses (1916-19), and material relating to Howard House, Eutaw House, the
Hippodrome Company, and the Maryland Academy of Music. Register available. Pedley,
623-24 3 boxes and 341 vols., 1818-1964
ROBERT GARRETT AND SONS, INC. RECORDS, MS. 2089.1 Eutaw House records:
accounts, 1856-66; sewerage, 1876-1907; repairs, 1906-08; its sale of lease, 1909.
Correspondence of Charles Nitze, A. H. Prevost, and William F. Frick about the lease of
the Academy of Music, 1895. 1 box,1856-1909
GARRETT, ROBERT, PAPERS, MS.979 Collection provides detailed information on
every phase of business of Robert Garrett, Jr., President of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad, and of the railroad itself. Includes letterbooks, copies of cablegrams, incoming
correspondence from bankers, B. & 0. officers and friends. Many miscellaneous stock
circulars, pamphlets, etc. Material on the John W. Garrett estate and other properties.
Earliest items are correspondence of John W. Garrett and his brother, Henry, concerning
the railroad and other topics. Major groups of papers include: 1) Financial, especially
concerning efforts by an eastern banking syndicate to buy into the company. 2) The
dispute of the B. & 0. with the Western Union Telegraph Company over control of the B.
& O.'s system of telegraph lines. 3) The unsuccessful attempt of the B. & 0. to acquire
control of the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad. 4) Rate wars and
agreements among the major eastern trunk-line railroads. Other corporations than the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad that are substan- tially represented in this collection include
the Western Union Telegraph Company, Reading Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad,
Central Railroad of New Jersey. Letters to and from the House of Morgan and its
affiliates, Jay Gould, Cyrus W. Field, J. W. Mackay, F. B. Gowen, Samuel Sloan, John
King, Jr., Samuel Spencer, John K. Cowen, C. F. Mayer, and prominent Marylanders
such as Arthur Pue Gorman, Charles J. M. Gwinn, Ferdinand C. Latrobe, and others. 33
boxes, c. 1850-c. 1895.
GARRETT, MRS. T. HARRISON, APPRAISAL, MS.380 Extensive report compiled for
Mrs. T. Harrison Garrett on all the construction on the Garrett estate, furnishings in the
main house (Evergreen) and power house, stable and garage, vinery and mushroom house
and tea-room. 1 vol., 1918.
GARRETT, JR., THOMAS, PAPERS, MS.2130 Letters from Thomas Garrett, Jr. (b.
1787) to various members of his family: family health and visits; views of the Civil War
and Abraham Lincoln; his attendance at abolitionists' meetings in Pennsylvania; notes on
the family. Photocopies only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner.
19 items, 1746-1881
GARRISON FOREST FARMERS' CLUB MINUTES, MS.381 Detailed minutes of
meetings of the Garrison Forest Farmers' Club, with reports of discussion on papers on
agricultural improvements. Members whose names appear are Eugene Blackford
(President), Cleve; G. W. Theo Lurman, Farmlands; Adolphus Cooke; Charles K.
Harrison, Annandale; W. T. Johnson, Rockland; Robert and George Elder; C. R. Rogers,
Forest View; C. G. Cockey; W. G. H. Stump; John Ridgely, Hampton; Richard F. Maynard, Greyrock; W. Allen, Forleigh; Dr. W. M. Wood; James Howard McHenry,
Sudbrook; Thomas Craddock; Colon'el W. Norris; Talbot I. Taylor. 2 vols., 1877-1879.
GARRISON FOREST FARMERS CLUB RECORDS, MS. 2162 Baltimore County
agricultural organization: meeting minutes, 1885- 1907; by-laws; membership and
attendance lists, 1901-06; letters from members to club secretaries, 1886-1907; a letter
from the Blue Mountain Farmers Club of Emmitsburg, Pennsylvania, reporting efforts of
that club to solve the road problem in Frederick County, 1887. 25 items, 1885-1907
STANLEY, GARY, E., SCRAPBOOKS, MS.949 Collection of clippings from various
magazines. Subjects include steam engines, naval shipping and armament. Others
concern General E. Stanley Gary, compiler of the volumes. 3 vols., 1880-1913.
GARY, JAMES A., PAPERS, MS. 1980 James A. Gary (1833-1920), prominent
Baltimore Republican: letters from John Sherman, secretary of the treasury, soliciting
Gary's cooperation during the 1880 presidential campaign and discussing a political
appointment; letters from James A. Garfield, presidential nominee, expressing gratitude
for Gary's support and regret that he could not visit Baltimore; three newspaper articles
about doubt of Republican sensibilities among the wealthy; a poem by Folger McKinsey;
and a menu and comments about a dinner at Gary's home in 1883. 8 items, 1879-1883
GATCHELL, SAMUEL H., PAPERS, MS. 1988 Letters from Samuel H. Gatchell to his
wife written while on board ship about the weather and sailing conditions, crew,
Gatchell's disillusionment with going to sea, advice to his wife about family business;
notification entitling heirs of Capt. Samuel Gatchell (1759-1819) to a pension for his
service in the Revolutionary War, 1845. 7 items, 1844-46
GEISINGER PAPERS, MS.1283 Naval papers of David Geisinger (1790-1860). Include
commissions, 1809- 1838, covering his service on the U. S. ships Wasp, Independence,
Constitu- tion, Peacock, Brandywine, Columbia, and Plymouth. Log of brig Atlanta,
1814. Extracts from the Mediterranean Squadron's orders, 1824-1841, many signed by
Commander Isaac Hull. Order book of Peacock, 1833-1834, and two logs, 1833-1834.
Order book of frigate Columbia, 51 articles, 1814. Abstract of log of Pallas, 1818.
Miscellaneous charts, etc. Correspondents include Commander John H. Aulick, George
E. Badger, Commander Wil- liam Bainbridge, Commander Isaac Chauncey, R. W.
Crowninshield, Mahlon Dickerson, David G. Farragut, Commander George W. Morgan,
Commander Charles Morris, Edmund Roberts, Captain Joseph Tarbell, Levi Woodbury,
Commander M. T. Woolsey. 124 items, 1809-1856.
GEMMELL RECEIPT BOOK, MS.388 Receipt book of James R. Gemmell, resident of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (no further details known). 1 vol., 1841-1846.
GEORGE'S CREEK COAL AND IRON COMPANY LETTERBOOK, MS.396 Letters
of George's Creek Coal and Iron ComDany, Lonaeoning'. AUP-9-any County, Maryland,
to buyers of food supplies, etc., for company store. Include description of company
housing for employees and other buildings, current prices of commodities, coal, and
iron. References to books for Lonaconing Library Institute. Letters are signed by Robert
Graham, superintendent, and are indexed in front of volume. 1 vol., 1839-1847.
GEORGETOWN, KENT COUNTY, RESURVEY, MS.382 Resurvey of Georgetown,
Kent County, made in 1787 by William Humphreys, surveyor, in accordance with an Act
of Assembly after the loss of the original. Contains courses of all lots in the town, names
of streets, and measurements. Copy of act included. 1 vol., 1787.
GEORGIA BRIG PAPERS, MS.1632 Collection of material all relating to the brig
Georgia, master Captain John H. Holt, in the period 1864-1868. Include bills for work on
the ship, bills for towing and wharfage, bills for wages. Two clearance papers, port of
Kingston, Jamaica; seaman's contract, and bill of sale for interest in the ship Susan of
Dennis. 20 items, 1864-1868.
GIBBON PAPERS, MS.1284 Letters and documents concerning military affairs during
the Civil War. Include letters from William T. Sherman, Philip Sheridan, James Longstreet, and the Count of Paris. Other letters, non-military, from Samuel L. Clemens,
Grover Cleveland, et al. Copy of General Phillip Kearny's last letter to his wife, August
31, 1862. Personal letters from General John Gib- bon to his wife and mother during the
Civil War. Two letters to Miss Frances Gibbon from Cardinal Gibbons, September 30,
1901, and June 29,1913. 38 items, 1862-1913.
GIBBS ALBUM, MS.383 Album of verse and decorative labels collected by Miss
Virginia Gibbs, bound in red velvet with carved wooden facings. 1 vol., 1857.
GIBSON, JOHN, PAPERS, MS. 2257 Letters from John Gibson of London to Mrs. John
Ross of Annapolis: the Ross family; London theatres and apparel; furniture;jewelry;
kitchen utensils; books; wine; the English political situation; English nobility; Lord
Baltimore; tobacco laws. Microfilm only; location of originals unknown. 1 reel (no. 452),
1740-64
GIBSON-MAYNADIER PAPERS, MS.1142 Correspondence of John Gibson to John
and Mrs. Ross from London. These letters mainly concern finances of John Ross and
politics of British Govern- ment in the colonies. Mrs. Ross's letters are concerned with
London society. Correspondence dates from 1740-1752. Letters in French to Mme.
Maynadier in Baltimore from various persons in France, 1795-1819. Cor- respondents
include Monsieur Bayard, Le'aumont de Lam6nie, M. de la Landelle, et al. Subjects are
social and personal matters. Surveys of courses of Friends Choice., 1669, Waterford,
Roedown Security. Plats and land descriptions. 1 box, 1669-1819.
GIDDINGS, CATHERINE RANDALL, PAPERS, MS. 2176 One letter from Catherine
Wirt Randall (ca. 1807-53) to her niece, Catherine Randall Giddings (b. 1829), and eight
letters from Catherine Randall Giddings to her husband, Luther Giddings: visit with
Thomas Randall of Tallahassee, Florida; news of the children; Randall and Wirt relatives;
friends; hired labor and servants; advice on household matters. 9 items, 1851-68
GIESY, REV. SAMUEL, LETTERS, MS.1629 Personal correspondence between Rev.
Samuel Giesy and members of his family. 20 items, 1849-1863.
GILES SCRAPBOOK, MS.1069 Scrapbook of newspaper clippings relating to the
interests and career of judge William Fell Giles, apparently kept by his wife. 1 vol., c.
1840-1860.
GILL PAPERS, MS.1285 Letters and papers of Harrison Ball, Elizabeth Teackle, Ann E.
Upshur Ball Gill, William Lowry Gill, and other members of the Gill family. 40 items,
1798-1855.
GILLINGHAM PAPERS, MS.1286 Small collection of land items collected by H. E.
Gillingham. Include bond of Joseph Ratcliffe to John Dixon, 1774, 1778. Agreement of
John Dougherty concerning the land of William M. Catrup [Catrop], 1779. Deposition of
John and Elizabeth Liddle concerning Catrup's land, 1779. Deposition of Isaac and Levi
Faulkner of Talbot County, 1782. These depositions mainly concern land actions between
William Marsh Catrup, John Dougherty, Joseph Ratcliffe, and John Dixon. Collection
also includes order from Samuel Wallis to David McMechen to pay Samuel and Thomas
Hollings- worth fifty pounds, April 26, 1786. Receipt from the Hollingsworths to Daniel
Bawley for sixty pounds received from him, July, 1786. 6 items, 1774-1786.
GILMAN, ELISABETH, DINNER ALBUM, MS.386 Correspondence, telegrams, and
clippings relating to a dinner given in honor of Miss Elisabeth Gilman, November 6,
1941. 1 vol., 1941.
GILMAN SCRAPBOOK, MS.384 Scrapbook of Dr. Daniel Coit Gilman, first President
of The Johns Hopkins University, containing clippings and letters relating to his service
as a member of the committee to draft a city charter in 1898. 1 vol., c. 1898.
GILMOR, HARRY, MANUSCRIPT, MS. 2248.2 Manuscript copy (not in Gilmor's
handwriting) of the first section of Harry Gilmor's (1838-83) Four Years in the Saddle
(New York: Harper and Brothers, 1866) about his career in the Confederate army during
the Civil War. Pedley, 641-43 1 vol., 1861-62
GILMOR, HARRY, PAPERS, MS.1287 Civil War correspondence of Colonel Harry
Gilmor, Confederate raider and officer in the southern army, 1862-1865. Includes both
family and military items. Letter from Gilmor to Captain G. W. Booth of johnsoes
Cavalry Brigade, giving an account of Gilmor's destruction of railroads, etc. (10 pp.) 75
items, 1862-1865.
GILMOR, HARRY, PAPERS, MS.1288 Letters and resolutions dealing with Colonel
Harry Gihnor's last illness and his affairs after his death. Letter from Gilmor to Hoffman
Gilmor, May 23, 1865, while a prisoner at Fort Warren. Miscellaneous papers concerning
his book, Four Years in the Saddle. 50 items, 1865-1883.
GILMOR, HARRY, SCRAPBOOK, MS.385 Collection of newspaper clippings relating
to the career and death of Colonel Harry Gilmor, Confederate officer, and to other
members of the Gilmor family. Included are two MS. letters-one introducing Hoffman
Gilmor to the Duke of Granada, and the other from Mr. Gilmor to the Duke, enclosing it,
n. d. 1 vol., c. 1883.
GILMOR PAPERS, MS.387.1 Material collected by Robert Gilmor, Jr., includes
contemporary copies of many acts of legislation, especially relating to the militia in
Maryland, 1689-1773. Material on the part of Maryland in the French and Indian War,
including reports to Governor Sharpe, letters from other colonial governors (Dinwiddie of
Virginia, Andrew Hamilton), letters from William Johnson (vols. 1, 2). Petition of
Annapolis Clergy, 1753-1768, and other items on the controversy on the morals of Rev.
Bennet Allen (vol. 1). journal of James Gorrells on Wilkins Niagara Expedition, 17611763. Sur- veys, 1751-1766, on Maryland boundaries with Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Survey of the Potomac River. Surveyors: William Parsons, William Shank- land, John
Emory, William Killen, Thomas Jones (vol. 2). Papers on the Harmony Club, Annapolis,
1748-1773, members including Governor Eden, John Hall, Daniel Dulany, Jr. (vol. 3).
Papers on Committees of Cor- respondence, 1770-1783 (vols. 3-4), from counties in
Maryland, and also from Virginia, Boston, etc., some signed by Charles Carroll of
Carrollton. Reports from Congress in Philadelphia. Letters of Thomas Johnson, Daniel of
St. Thomas jenifer, John Hanson, General Greene, orders and papers concerning the
Maryland Line. Constitution of the Independent Militia Company and lists of officers.
Letters from and concerning Patrick Henry. Letters from John Adams. Pay orders of the
British Army in Nova Scotia (vol. 3). Folio with colonial newspapers, printed reports of
legal cases, deed to Fox Hall, Dorchester County, 1734, etc. 4 vols. and 1 folio, 16891845.
GILMOR, ROBERT, JR., PAPERS, MS.387 Four bound letterbooks of Robert Gilmor,
Jr., from France, Holland, Italy and Germany to his brother (?) in America, 1800-1801.
Album of wit- ticisms, 1828. Printed memoir of Robert Gilmor, Sr., annotated by Robert,
Jr., c. 1840. Family memoranda booklet, 1813, with notes on Robert, Jr.'s friends and
relatives, personal and business items. journal of travels in Europe (2 vols., 1829-1830)
by Robert Gilmor (1808-1875), nephew of Robert Gilmor, Sr. Diary of Robert, Jr., 18261827. Extracts from the family Bible, made by William Gilmor (n. d.). Memo and private
account of Robert, Jr., beginning in 1827. Printed catalogue of autographs in the possession of Robert Gilmor, Jr. (may be the MSS. in item 644), n. d. Undated typescript of
a letter giving the itinerary of Robert, Jr., in Europe, 1825, and family history. 13 vols.,
1774-1848.
GILMOR, JR., ROBERT, PAPERS, MS. 2261 Letters to Robert Gilmor, Jr. (1774-1848)
from Horatio Greenough, Jose Silvestre Rebello, John J. Audubon, Susan M. Bonaparte,
Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, Joel Roberts Poinsett, James Smith, and Benjamin
Harrison: mineralogy; sculpture; painting; museums (especially the Na- tional Institute
for the Promotion of Science and the Useful Arts). Microfilm of originals at the
Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Pedley, 644-45 1 reel (no. 453), 1782-1840
GILMOR, SR., ROBERT, MEMOIR, MS. 1729 Manuscript memoir of Robert Gilmor,
Sr. (1748-1822) by his son, Robert Gilmor, Jr.: mentions national politics, the
Revolution, life in Philadelphia and Baltimore, commerce, relations between the United
States and Europe (especially England and France); includes a watercolor of "Beech
Hill," the Gilmor estate, and photographs of "Glen Ellen," the house built by Robert
Gilmor, Jr., in 1834; letters of Jefferson Davis (1871), recommendation for Robert
Gilmor, Sr. to establish a mercantile house (1 782), and Albert Gallatin describing the
firm of Robert Gilmor, Sr. in Baltimore. Some of this biography was published in 1840
by Robert Gilmor, Jr., for the private use of his family. The Peabody Library owns a copy
of this volume and a photocopy of it is available in the Society's library. Pedley, 644-45 1
box,1748-1822,1834,1871
GINN-SHELDON ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.389 Ledger of store at Middletown,
Delaware, kept by John Ginn, mainly showing sale of cloth, staple foods, etc., 18251851. Later accounts in the same volume are those of William T. Sheldon at Cecilton,
Maryland, with sums received and spent. Newspaper clippings from Cecil Democrat
include list of voters for 1870 and miscellaneous advertisements. 1 vol., 1825-1851,
1865-1869, 1870.
GIRLS' LATIN SCHOOL RECORDS, MS. 2392 Baltimore preparatory school: annual
reports, 1903- 1 0; correspondence, 1909-13, 1922-23, about the reorganization of the
school and financial problems; school brochures; unissued diplomas. 1 box,18951913,1920-30,1950
GIST ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.390.1 Cash book, 1784, for store at Westminster, Carroll
County. Cash books of Independent Gist for 1803-1820 (4 vols.). House expenses of I.
Gist, 1812- 1819 (2 vols.). Cash books for store at Westminster, 1817-1821, 1848-1872
(2 vols.). Cash book, 1846-1848, with farm records. Cash book, 1850-1856, with records
of Long Farm. 12 vols., 1784-1872.
GIST BOOK, MS.1635 Volume used by various members of the Gist family, not all of
whom can be clearly identified. Includes Joseph Gist's personal financial accounts and
business records as a weaver, c. 1775, poetry, proverbs, family records; indentures and
documents copied, 1761-1794. Entries by William Gist, son of Joseph, while still a child,
1783-calligraphy practice. Other entries by an unidentified third party in a different hand,
etc., including geometry, two sections of surveying records, and an index to land
surveyed, 1695- 1765. The name John Elder Gist appears in the volume but his name
cannot be connected with any specific entries (lived 1761-1804). 1 vol., 1695-1794.
GIST-GREEN PAPERS, MS.1573 Genealogical material on Gist, Green, Adlum, Abbott,
Foutz, Cameron, Jones families. Bulk of material pertains to John Adlum Green, railroad
builder. Include Civil War items, notebook, 1863, material on building last stages of
Union Pacific Railroad, 1869. Diary of a trip to Haiti, 1877, with small account book.
Copy of prospectus of Compagnie des Chemins de Fer, Haiti, part of which was built by
Green. Letter to him from Lespinasse, head of Railroad Company at Port au Prince, 1881.
Other items include letter to Adlum Green on Adlum estate, Lycoming County, 1850.
Copies of letters from Ellen Green Guyer of Idaho to her niece, Martha Cameron Green
House, with comments on daily life and other topics, 1899-1908. Beulah B. Little letters
on the House family, and on the shawl given to John A. Green by the Emperor of Japan.
20 items, 1840-1958.
GIST-JONES PAPERS, MS.1572 Collection primarily relates to the genealogy of the
Gist-Jones families. Includes material on Oliver B. Jones, Margaret Adlum Green Jones
Gist, Esther E. and Margaret A. Gist, mainly compiled for applications for membership
of societies. Letter from Oliver B. Jones, Jr., 1928, commenting on the Jones, Gist,
Cameron, Abbott, Foutz and related families. Copies of letters from Margaret A. G. J.
Gist describing life in a construction camp in Missouri, 1906, and on family matters.
Copy of a letter to Miss Esther Gist from Oliver B. Jones including comments on the
refitting of the ship Powhatan with machinery made by his great-grandfather Green for
use on Perry's trip to Japan, 1853. Centennial speech by Mary B. Sbellman at Jones
family reunion, 1886, Walnut Grove, Patapsco, Maryland. 11 items, 1886-1967.
GIST, MORDECAI, COLLECTION, MS. 2348 Correspondence of Gen. Mordecai Gist
(1742-92) with Thomas Sim Lee, Caesar Rodney, Nathanael Greene, Anthony Wayne,
Baron de Kalb, Marquis de Lafayette, George Washington: troop movements; recommendations for promotions; officer appointments; resignations; court martials; recruitment;
supplies; pay; raising money; seizure of enemy vessels and disposition of prisoners;
events surrounding the Yorktown campaign of 1781. Photocopies and microfilm only;
originals located at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, New-York Historical Society,
State Library of New York, New York Public Library, Houghton Library, Harvard University, State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Rhode Island Historical Society, Maine
Historical Society, Chicago Historical Society, Princeton University Library, New Jersey
Historical Society, and Duke University. These materials were used for the preparation of
Richard J. Cox, A Guide to the Microfilm Edition of the Mordecai Gist Papers
(Baltimore: Maryland Historical Society, 1975). Pedley, 615-53, 655-56 33 items and 1
reel (no. 1459), 1776-91
GIST PAPERS, MS.390 Correspondence of Brigadier General Mordecai Gist, all dealing
with military affairs and the Maryland Line (4 vols.). Ten orderly books with accounts
and returns, 1779-1783. Typed Gist family records (I package), n. d. 14 vols. and 1 pkg.,
1772-1813, n. d.
GIST PAPERS, MS.2007 Personal and business correspondence of the Gist family,
1798-1859. Includes letters of Mary Cattell. Gist of Charleston, 1798-1800; letters of
William Cattell, Charleston lawyer, 1809-1817. Five letters from William Calhoun,
executor of the estate of Mordecai Gist, 1799-1803. Gamble family items (John Gamble,
Robert Gamble, et al.), 1807-1820. Largest group of items is letters from States Gist to
his brother, Independent, 1804-1821. Subjects include death of uncle, Thomas, 1813,
land claims of Michael Nourse (c. 40 items). Letter of Joseph Taney to Independent
concerning a land patent and General Jackson's defense of New Orleans, 1815. List of
lands which he wished to buy from the Gist family, made by Joseph Spiker of Allegany
County, 1859. c. 110 items, 1798-1859.
GIST PAPERS, MS.2007.2 Land and legal papers of the Gist family include grant of
Gises New Inven- tion to Mordecai Gist, 1771, and deed of Felrs Prospect to him, 1781.
List of land in Maryland belonging to Mordecai Gist, 1797. Will of Mary Gist, 1810.
Letter of George Gist as one of the heirs of States Gist concerning lands in Ohio, 1869.
Letters of William Calhoun as executor of Mordecai Gist's estate, 1797-1817, and
relevant land items. Letters from John Gist, rancher in Kansas and other locations, to his
aunt, Margaret Gist, 1867- 1881. Business records and crop accounts, 1798-1813, and
letters concerning Mordecai Gist's estate, 1801-1808. Wills, etc., 1797-1851, including
those of Joshua Gist, 1837, Rachel Gist, 1829, and Thomas, c. 1813. Land grants,
including one for Ohio County, Virginia. c. 118 items, 1771-1881.
GIST PAPERS, MS.2007.3 Letters from General George W. Gist, I (1795-1855) to
relatives in West- minster, Maryland, describing his adventures with Indians, etc., 18301854. Letters from George W. Gist, II (1819-1895), to his sister, Mary, describing a trip
west, and with observations on Texas, 1842-1870. Letters from George W. Gist, II, to
George W. Gist, III (1848-1933), 1883-1890, on family and business matters,
appointment to West Point. 14 letters, 1890- 1892, from George Gist (1864-1934) to his
uncle, George W. Gist, III, in Arkansas. George W. Gist, III, to his aunt, Mary, on trip to
Florida, 1884. Letters from George W. Gist, III, to his sister, Mrs. Gaitskill, on the Indian
alphabet, etc., of George Gist (1760-1843), 1894-1895. Letters on the genealogy of the
Gist, Elder, Howard, and Cromwell families, 1891-1956. College records of George W.
Gist, IV (1864-1935), at Western Maryland College and the University of Pennsylvania.
c. 155 items, 1823-1956.
GIST PAPERS, MS.2007.4 War Department appointment signed by Simon Cameron
(Gist ancestor), 1861, and article on Cameron by C. M. Steese, 1953. Pamphlet by
Charles T. Cockey, Gist Family, 1885. Letter from S. H. Gaitskill to George W. Gist, III
(1848-1933), brother-in-law, concerning Canewood, the Kentucky home of Nathaniel
Gist, 1894. Margaret A. G. J. Gist's original account of George Gist (1760-1843), known
as "Sequoia," and his work with the Indians, Cherokee alphabet, 1906. Five letters from
Mrs. Silas H. Gaitskill to her brother, George W. Gist, III, 1880-1881. Copies (1950) of
wills of States Gist (1786-1822), William Gist (1743-1802), Mordecai Gist (1743-1792).
Genealogical data on the Gist family. Miscellaneous programs, etc. Obituary notice of
Mrs. Mordecai (Mary) Gist, c. 1810. Letter from B. L. Little, Berkeley, California, to
Miss Esther Gist, 1934. 12 items, 1861-1967.
GIST PAPERS (COPIES), MS.2007.1 Miscellaneous collection of papers relating to the
Gist family, an copies. Includes list of books concerning the family; historical and
biographical sketch of the Gist family; letters from George W. Gist, I (1795-1855) from
Tiffin, Ohio, and Westport, Missouri, describing his work with the Seneca Indians and
other topics, 1830-1855. Wills of General Mordecai Gist, 1792; James Sterrett, 1792;
Rachel Gist, 1829; Thomas Gist, 1807, all of Baltimore County; Joshua Gist, 1837,
Carroll County. Letters of George W. Gist, II (1819-1895), of the Kentucky Volunteers
during the Civil War, 1863-1864. Letters of Richard and Branford P. Gist while both
were serving in the 6th Maryland Regiment from 1862-1864. Originals of these items are
in the Library of Congress, or in other sections of the Gist Papers. c. 50 items, 17921864.
GITTINGS ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.391 Vol. 1, fann book of Berry Hill, seat of
Richard Gittings, for the year 1815. Vols. 2-3, work book of Roslin Farm, 1857, and store
book of the same farm, 1887-1888, kept by David Sterett Gittings. 3 vols., 1815-1888.
GITTINGS, JOHN S. & COMPANY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.1020 Collection of
account books of John S. Gittings & Company, Baltimore brokerage firm, used in the
case of Williams vs. Gittings, Baltimore City Circuit Court, 1869. (Williams was a
partner in the firm.) 6 vols., 1865-1869.
GITTINGS, RICHARD AND DAVID S., PAPERS, MS. 1667 Mostly papers of Richard
Gittings (1764-1830), Baltimore merchant, and his son, Dr. David Sterett Gittings (17971887): includes bank book of Richard Gittings, 1815-30; will of Deborah Ridgely Sterett
(1747- 1819), 1812 (with codicils dated 1813 and 1817); letters to and from Doctor
Gittings while a medical student at the University of Edinburgh, 1819-20, with
descriptions of London, Edinburgh, and student life (correspondents include his parents,
Charles W. Howard, Caroline Howard, and Robert Y. Welford); cookbook, ca. 1880, of
Mrs. Rachel Garrett of Elkridge Landing, Howard County, which also includes a record
of the births of the slaves of Dr. David S. Gittings, 1822-59; a few personal letters of
Mary Sterett Gittings, (Mrs. Wakeman Bryarly) (d. 1957), 1880-96. Pedley, 657, 1049 33
items, 1815-96
GITTINGS, VICTORIA, PAPERS, MS.563.2 Collection mainly consists of
correspondence of Miss Victoria Gittings, a Maryland writer, and MSS. on supernatural
apparitions in Maryland. A few miscellaneous poems. 1 box, c. 1944.
GLASS NOTEBOOKS, MS.392 Transcripts, maps, clippings, and MS. notes on a wide
variety of subjects relating to Maryland history, up to 1650, and from 1900, including
Indians, churches, estates, accounts, wills. Copy of records of St. Martin's Church of
Worcester Parish, 1722-1833. Material compiled by David W. Glass, Sr. 15 vols., 20th
century.
GLASSWARE ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.393 Order book, 1803-1805, of household
articles, mainly glassware, to be shipped to various points in Virginia, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, and Tennes- see. The firm concerned is Frederick Hammer and Company,
Philadelphia. journal, 1806-1819, of a Baltimore glass and glass shipping concern
(unidentified). Trade is with London and other cities. Cash book, 1816-1839, of a glass,
china, and earthenware manufacturer, probably Matthew Smith & Company.
Merchandise mentioned includes tumblers, cruets, teapots, china plates, twiflers [sic]. 3
vols., 1803-1839.
GLENN, MARY, COMMONPLACE BOOK, MS.395 Commonplace book, c. 1847, of
Mary Glenn, including definitions of various terms in alphabetical order. 1 vol., c. 1847.
GLENN PAPERS, MS.1017 Papers of the Glenn family of Maryland. Early material is
mainly legal documents, wills, etc. Correspondence of judge John Glenn, including
letters from William Wirt, Roger B. Taney, Reverdy Johnson, Daniel Webster, and
others. From 1840-1860, correspondence relates to John Glenn and his son, William
Wilkins Glenn. Later papers cover the Civil War, William Wilkins Glenn's Colorado
silver mine venture, and other family and business topics. From 1877 the major
correspondents are John Mark Glenn and William L. Glenn. Subjects are social life in
Baltimore, England; travels in South America, Colorado, and England. Correspondence
with various members of the British nobility is included. Letters from Mr. and Mrs.
Anthony Trollope. Material on Civil War political prisoners, Baltimore politics (letters of
Severn Teackle Wallis), and Episcopal church life (Wil- ham L. Glenn was a Maryland
rector). 13 boxes, 1767-1939.
GLENN PAPERS, MS.1558 Copy of the inventory of the estate of William Wilkins
Glenn, Georgetown, Colorado, 1876. Guardian7s bond and petition, and letters of
guardianship by John Glenn for John and William L. Glenn, sons of William Wilkins
Glenn, 1877-1878. Album of newspaper clippings of family births and deaths, poetry,
etc., 1856-1884. Clippings and pamphlet on St. Paurs Burial Ground, 1907. Description
of the Consolidated Coldstream Mine, with comments of surveyors, engineers, etc., n. d.
Deeds of land from Colonel John Eager Howard to Frederick Alter and Solomon Heims,
1794, 1805. Letter from General G. T. Beauregard concerning an incorrect article in
William Wilkins Glenn's newspaper. Copy of bail bond of Jefferson Davis and ticket to
trial, 1867; photograph of Davis; letter from Davis to Mrs. Glenn, 1871. Passport and
various letters from friends leaving France after the Revolu- tion, 1807. Civil War family
letters. Miscellaneous photographs, genealogical material, etc. c. 75 items, 1794-1878,
1936-1941.
GLYOL CHEMICAL COMPANY MINUTE BOOK, MS.394 Minutes of the Glyol
Chemical Company, a Baltimore corporation formed to manufacture and distribute Glyol,
a preparation invented by Dr. Wirt A. Duvall. This volume covers the first four months of
the company only, with constitution, and agreement covering the use of the formula. 1
Vol., 1901.
GODDARD, M. R., SCRAPBOOK OF BALTIMORE CHECKS, MS.1486 Collection of
checks and money orders of various Baltimore banks and businesses, 1873-1898. AR are
chargeable to the account of M. R. Goddard of Georgetown (no details known of him). 1
vol., 1873-1898.
GODDARD, M. R., PAPERS, MS. 2394 Resident of Georgetown: bills and receipts of
Baltimore business for wine and liquor, china, bread, cigars, tea and coffee, and produce.
Pedley, 666 60 items, 1871-88
GODDARD, MARY K., PAPERS, MS.1517 Collection of photostats relating to the
career of Mary Katharine Goddard, Baltimore Postmistress. Include her appointment by
Richard Bache, Post- master General, 1779, as Deputy Postmistress. Petition to George
Wash- ington against her dismissal, 1789. Representation from the merchants of
Baltimore to Samuel Osgood, Postmaster General, 1789, on her behalf, and Osgood's
reply, 1790. Petition from Mary Goddard to the Senate of the U. S. for restoration to
office, 1790. Petition from merchants of Balti- more, c. 1790, to the President and
Congress of the U. S. to encourage and protect American manufacturers and tradesmen
by imposing duties on foreign-made articles, with list of suggested articles and signatures
of merchants. 16 items, 1779-1790.
GODEFROY PAPERS, MS.1289 Miscellaneous material collected by Carolina V.
Davidson for her work on the Godefroys-notes, photostats, etc. Four original letters-three
from Eliza Godefroy to Robert Oliver, 1817-1818, and one from John Crawford to
Oliver, 1828. Transcripts of these letters included. c. 150 items, 1765-c. 1941.
GOLDSBOROUGH AND HENRY RECORD BOOK, MS.397 Record of cases handled
by the law firm of B. J. Goldsborough and D. M. Henry during 1856. Over some of the
pages printed lists of the registered voters of Dorchester County for the year 1882 have
been pasted. 1 vol., 1856 (1882).
GOLDSBOROUGH, WILLIAM, PAPERS, MS.1290 Correspondence of Goldsborough
family on miscellaneous personal matters. Bulk of letters are from William Goldsborough
(1763-1826) to Mrs. Sarah Worthington Goldsborough (d. 1854). 23 items, 1792-1855.
GOODWIN, CHARLES, PAPERS, MS.409 Papers of Charles Goodwin and family,
largely of domestic interest. Deeds, receipts, etc., concerning various properties. Letters
from William A. John- son while a prisoner at Fort Delaware, 1864-1865. Considerable
correspondence on lands in Virginia and Ohio. 1 box, 1860-1890.
GORDON-BLACKFORD PAPERS, MS.398 Correspondence of the Gordon and
Blackford families of Virginia and Baltimore, 1828-1889. Letters to and from Gordons in
Baltimore and their relatives in Fredericksburg, Port Royal, and Orange County, Virginia.
Letters from Eugene Blackford and family in Lynchburg, Virginia, and his letters while
serving in the Confederate Army. Prayer book of Eugene Blackford used during the Civil
War. Correspondence of Eugene with Rebecca [Gordon] Blackford, his wife, and with
John and Emily (Mrs. John) Gordon. Letters of Eugene Blackford while at the University
of Virginia. Business papers of Blackford family with vouchers, bills, etc. Letters of John
M. Gordon on land investments in Michigan, 1830s. Cor- respondents include Samuel,
Sarah F. and Susan Gordon, George Fitzhugh [Lee ?], John Minor, Eugene Blackford.
Letters of L. M. Blackford, head of the Episcopal High School of Virginia, Fairfax
County. 4 boxes, 1828-1889.
GORDON COLLECTION, MS.399 Commonplace books of Rebecca and Susan F.
Gordon, 1849-1858, Balti- more. Diary and scrapbook of Susan F. Gordon, 1849. Diary
of Rebecca Gordon, 1852, with copies of her letters written to members of her family. 7
vols., 1849-1858.
GORDON, JOHN M., PAPERS, MS.404 Papers of John M. Gordon include account
book, 1834-1857, listing personal assets with stock in the following turnpike companies:
Boonsborough, Cumberland, York and Maryland, York; land holdings in Michigan,
Balti- more and Frederick, Maryland. journals and diaries for 1835 (also in typescript),
1835-1836. Memo and notebooks, 1839, and 1845 (includes Lock- dingam Farm journal,
1869, on reverse). Daybook, 1869; diary, 1866-1868 ( ? of John M. Gordon). Typescript
of letters to Mrs. Gordon, 1835- 1839; letters to Mrs. Gordon, 1863-1864. Family letters,
1838-1871. Type- script journal of travels in Europe, summer, 1857, of Anne Eliza
Pleasants Gordon. Letters to Thomas Hughes, 1913-1915. Copies of letters between
James W. Foster and Frederick W. Franck concerning the John M. Gordon Papers, 19501951. 2 boxes, 1835-1915, 1950-1951.
GORMAN, ARTHUR PUE, PAPERS, MS. 2156 Family correspondence among Arthur
Pue Gorman (1839-1906), his wife Hannah (1836-1910), their five daughters (Madie
Gorman Hills, Ada Gorman Magnes, Bessie Gorman Lambert, Heddie Gorman Garnbrill,
Daisy Gorman Johnson), and their son, Arthur Pue Gorman, Jr. (1873- 1919): family
matters; education of some of the girls in Boston; trips to Saratoga, New York; Gorman's
various stocks; his political involvement, including the fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments to the United States Constitution. Pedley, 675 6 boxes, 1873-1942
GORMAN, ARTHUR PUE, PAPERS, MS. 2156.1 Letters from Arthur Pue Gorman
(1839-1906) mainly to his son, Arthur Pue Gorman, Jr. (1873-1919) and daughter, Daisy
Gorman Johnson: family matters; travel plans; sightseeing in London, Paris, and other
European cities; stock prices; politics. Pedley, 675 23 items, 1903-05
GORMAN PAPERS, MS.706 Scrapbooks compiled by Arthur Pue Gorman (1839-1910)
and members of his family. Letters from prominent Marylanders and national political
leaders, including Grover Cleveland, Cardinal Gibbons, Andrew Carnegie, Theodore
Roosevelt, William Jennings Bryan, A. P. Belmont, and Marcus Hanna. Drafts of
statements, interviews and letters of Arthur Pue Gorman, including material on the debate
on the constitutional amendment of 1905, involving the limit of the franchise. 12 vols.
and c. 300 items, 1884-1910.
GORMAN TESTIMONIAL BOOK, MS. 706.1 Compiled under the direction of Douglas
H. Thomas, president of the Merchants National Bank of Baltimore, to document the
1891 testimonial dinner in honor of Arthur Pue Gorman's (1839-1906) efforts in
defeating the federal elections measure (Force Bill): photographs of the Kirk silver
service presented to Gorman; list of donors; newspaper clippings about it;
correspondence between Thomas and Gorman. Pedley, 675 1 Vol., 1891
GORSUCH PAPERS, MS. 1909.2 Receipts issued in Baltimore to Joshua Gorsuch, a sea
captain of North Point, about salt, sugar, fish, cloth, tea, coffee, whiskey, clothing, and
tobacco. 110 items, 1808-19
GOUGH, HARRY DORSEY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.400 Family and farm accounts
of Harry Dorsey Gough of Perry Hall include family accounts, 1851-1852; wills and
inventories, c. 1753-c. 1700 (members of the Gough, Carroll, and Maccubbin families).
Letterbooks of Harry Dorsey Gough, 1768, 1768-1785 (2 vols.). Part of a Baltimore
County surveyor's book, n. d. Will and inventory book of Charles Ridgely of Hampton,
inscribed Harry D. G. Carroll, 1829 (damaged). Pocket account, 1767-1768, H. D.
Gough, and inventory of estate; accounts, 1827-1844, Perry Hall; accounts, 1759-1767,
1816-1822, 1817-1825 (not identified). Food or farm account, 1837-1839. 13 vols., 17591844, and n. d.
GOUGH, HARRY DORSEY, RECORD BOOK, MS.400.1 Letter and memorandum
book of Harry Dorsey Gough. Contains copies of letters by him and by James Carroll;
copies of documents concerning the administration of Gough's estate by his executors. 1
vol., 1790-1842.
GOUGH PAPERS, MS.401 Papers of Harry Dorsey Gough include large numbers of
indentures and other documents dealing with tracts of land in Baltimore and Harford
Counties. Miscellaneous letters of Henry Bengough, Charles Carroll of Carrollton,
Charles Ridgely, A. Wiesenthal, R. G. Harper, James Carroll, Daniel Carroll. Letters and
memo book of H. D. Gough, 1790-1797, with papers of James Carroll (his executor).
Inventory of the estate of H. D. Gough, 1808, showing property room by room, list of
debts, and administration accounts. 1 box, 1681-1835.
GOVANSTOWN ACADEMY MINUTE BOOKS, MS.402 Records of meetings of the
Board of Trustees of the Govanstown Academy, Baltimore County, mainly dealing with
the financial affairs of the institution. 2 vols., 1835-1855.
GOVERNORS' LETTERS, MS.1478 Collection of miscellaneous correspondence of
Governors Phillips Lee Goldsborough, Emerson Harrington, and Albert Cabel Ritchie. 15
items, 1914-1930.
GRAFFLIN, JACOB, PAPERS, MS. 2055 Baltimore sailmaker: bills of sale; orders;
other financial records. 1 box,1795-1844
GRAHAM-WINANS PAPERS, MS. 2144 Letters from William H. Graham (d. 1885) to
Thomas Winans (1820- 78) in London about the management of Winans's estate in
Baltimore; mentions of troop movements around Baltimore during the Civil War;
Winans's invention of the cigar steamer, a navigational device. Transcripts; location of
originals unknown. Pedley, 19, 1686-87 40 items, 1862-70
GRANOFSKY COLLECTION, MS. 2383 Maritime records collected by Hugh F.
Granofsky: vessel enrollment documents, 1799; certificates of vessel ownership, 17991800; cargo manifests, 1808-1904; vessel bills of sale, 1797-1802; builders' and
surveyors' certificates, 1799-1800; vessel destination papers and bonds, 1804-1904;
Baltimore sugar imports, 1852; entries of baggage and perishables, 1845- 1944;
Baltimore Customs District administration papers, 1852-77; Annap- olis Custom House
administration papers, 1822-78; correspondence of James R. McCulloh, collector of
customs of Baltimore, 1817-18; sale of the Baltimore Court House, 1908. 2 boxes, 17971904, 1908
GRANOFSKY, HENRY G., CUSTOMS COLLECTION, MS. 2231 History of the
United States customs service from 1789 to the present, with much on the Baltimore and
Maryland customs operations: smug- gling; censorship; weights and measures;
agriculture; appraisement; service agents; lectures by Granofsky on the service; building
of the Baltimore customs house; the Baltimore fire of 1904; one volume of records listing
shipwrecks in the Chesapeake Bay, 1883-1926. Pedley, 91, 105, 419, 1259 6 boxes,
1663, 1849-1971
GRAVES, A. J., PAPERS, MS.2020 Letters to A. J. Graves (fl. 1835-84) concerning
publication of the "Pestalozzia Primer," a diary of notes on religious books and subjects
for missionary work from Ellen B. Reagy and Mrs. A. Alcott; two letters to the firm of
Brown and Graves concerning a pedigreed dog and sale of oak planks and tree nails; an
invitation to the funeral of Dr. Samuel Baker, 1835. Pedley, 632 5 items, 1835-84
GRAVES, ANNA MELISSA, PAPERS, MS. 2031 Anna Melissa Graves (1875-1964),
world traveller, writer, and speaker on political causes: letters from friends in India
discussing living conditions, from a nephew in Florida conveying opinions on Fidel
Castro based on reports from Cuban refugees, and several Maryland congressmen regarding their respective stands on a proposed Maryland sedition bill; carbon copies of letters
from Graves to friends and officials in the United States, France, and India regarding her
writings and basic beliefs on pacifism, atheism, United States "exploitation," the Korean
War, Hungarian invasion, Cuban revolution, events in Africa, South America, China
and Russia, and United States politics, propaganda, and foreign relations; speeches before
pacifist and human rights groups; a statement on atheism; comments, including those of
Romain Rolland and Norman Thomas, on her literary works; a letter from Grace Lin to a
Mr. Hessler on government in China and United States propaganda. 38 items, 1889-1961
GRAVES CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOKS, MS.405 Scrapbooks kept by William Graves
with newspaper clippings, mainly from Methodist journals, showing the stand of the
various religious denomina- tions on secession, the progress of the campaigns, relations
of clergy to the war, seizure of southern churches by northern troops, and reconstruction.
Include articles, editorials, letters, sermons, etc. Collection of 80 Civil War patriotic
envelopes. Volume containing Confederate money, poems, William Graves's Civil War
letters, letter from Margaret J. Preston to Mrs. Graves, etc. 5 vols., 1860-1865.
GRAVES PAPERS, MS.407 Papers of various members of the Graves family include
diary, 1824-1828, commonplace books, 1820-1830 (unidentified). Two MS. volumes of
original poetry of A. J. Graves; commonplace and exercise books of Melissa Baker and
William B. Graves. Album of verse and drawings compiled by J. J. Graves, presented to
Anna Jane Graves. Letters to and from William B. and Henry M. Graves, 1793-1866.
Scrapbook, 1880-1884, with clippings of Rev. Roswell H. Graves, Baptist medical
missionary. Album, 1877-1899, with autograph signatures and letters of prominent
literary and political figures. 20 vols., 1793-1899.
GRAVES-STEWART PAPERS, MS. 1991 Letters to Anna Melissa Graves (1875-1964),
Baltimore teacher and social worker, from attorney Redmond C. Stewart (1873-1936)
and family members commenting on books, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and social trends
such as commercialism and sexual equality; Anna's letter about a donation to the Friends
of Fair Play for Cuba and a copy of a letter to her acquaintance, Henri Petit, from Romain
Rolland about the reasons Petit's book on Descartes and Pascal was rejected; letters of
other family members include Civil War soldier William Graves's letter to his
grandfather in Richmond about family life and duty and one from Rosewell Hobart
Graves (1839-1912), doctor and missionary, concerning housing and the sale of religious
tracts in China; Edith Bolling Wilson's letter to Mrs. William Wyatt about a tribute to the
president; literary manuscripts include a philosophical essay, music and libretto for an
operetta, poems by R. W. Graves and "Godwin," a short story by W. A. Marges; family
history and obituary materials with magazine articles on Rosewell Hobart Graves and
Anna Jane Baker; obituary notices and eulogies; and a poem by Folger McKinsey for
Redmond Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Graves. Pedley, 681-82 55 items, 1865-1963
GRAY FAMILY LAND PAPERS, MS. 2438 Grants and surveys of land of John and
Joseph Gray in Charles County. 4 items, 1741-1801
GRAY, JOHN B., PAPERS, MS.1291 Financial statements by the Maryland
Commission Agency of Baltimore City, 1905-1912, for sale of tobacco, grain, wood and
farm produce (John B. Gray was secretary of the Commission Agency). 11 items, 19051912.
GREENE, EDWIN F., PAPERS, MS. 1962 Baltimore shipmaster and inspector (d.
1924): personal and business papers of his family and the Woolford family, including
letters and postcards exchanged during his South American voyages; documents such as
licenses, passports, and memberships in professional associations; notes, letters, and
newspaper clippings relating to his career and genealogy as well as to the Baltimore
coffee trade. His employment with various companies; assignments, including
negotiations for specific commodities; records of the ships he commanded or inspected,
including logs, journals, daybooks, supply accounts, receipts, code books, and financial
statements; printed material of historical and organization books and pamphlets on the
Marine Society of New York and the Neptune Association of Masters and Mates. 2
boxes, 1842-1955
GREENFIELD, ALBERT M., ZONING COMMISSION PAPERS, MS. 2391 Papers
concerning Greenfield's association with the Zoning Commission of Baltimore: briefs;
procedures; ordinances; zoning districts; zoning maps; history of zoning in Baltimore;
urban renewal; population; billboard regulation; health care; preservation of open spaces.
3 boxes, 1920-70
GREENHOW-LEE PAPERS, MS-534 Commonplace book of Mary Lorrain Greenbow,
later Mrs. Hugh Lee, before her marriage. Contains poetry, etc., c. 1829. Typescript of
portion of Mrs. Lee's diary covering her stay with Robert and Rose Greenhow in
Washington, D. C., 1837-1838. Typed copy of diary of Mrs. Lee, Win- chester, Virginia,
March 11, 1862-July 25, 1864. 1 vol. and I folder, 1829-1864.
GREEN SPRING AND WORTHINGTON VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL, INC.
RECORDS, MS. 1889 Valley Planning Council papers and printed materials
accumulated by one of its board members, Dr. Douglas G. Carroll (1915-77): letters to
Doctor Carroll. from W. C. McDonnell, the council's director of planning conservation,
and copies of by-laws; membership lists; board of directors and executive committee
minutes; press releases; newsletters; reports such as the council's plan for the valley,
1964; printed reports, plans, and articles relating to planning in the Baltimore
metropolitan area. 2 boxes, 1964-71
GREETING CARDS ALBUMS, MS.970 Seven scrapbooks of greeting cards and
valentines, late 19th-early 20th century. Include some prints from magazines of about the
same date. Col- lector not known. 7 vols., late 19th-early 20th century.
GREGORY PAPERS, MS.416 Gregory family papers include letters from Samuel F.
Gregory, his father (Samuel Gregory), Truman Richmond, Lavinia Richmond (later Mrs.
S. F. Gregory), and Mehetable Gregory, their daughter. Subjects are family affairs,
religion, economic, social, and political conditions in and around Hancock, Washington
County, Maryland. Letters from Mehetable while attending Eatonville Seminary,
Bridgeport, Connecticut. 1 vol., 1817-1833.
GRIFFITH, CHARLES H., COLLECTION, MS.1292 Two account books (imperfect) of
Charles H. Griffith of Baltimore, partner of Allen Robinett. Dealt in general
merchandise-flour, yard goods, etc. 2 vols., 1836, 1839.
GRIFFITH, CHARLES H., COLLECTION, MS.1292.1 Collection of seven MS. copies
of poems composed or collected by Charles H. Griffith. 7 items, mid 19th century.
GRIFFITH-FERNANDIS PAPERS, MS.1293 Miscellaneous collection of bills and
receipts of dry goods firm of Griffith & Fernandis (Walter Fernandis). One letter to Israel
Griffith from his brother, Horatio, 1837. 27 items, 1837-1904.
GRIFFITH NOTEBOOK, MS.412 Notebook with seven lectures of Thomas W. Griffith
on Maryland history, delivered at Baltimore Assembly Room in 1824. Bound with the
volume is a copy of Griffith's Sketches of the early history of Maryland (published
Baltimore, 1821). 1 vol., 1821, 1824.
GRIFFITH, T. W., SCRAPBOOK, MS.412.1 Scrapbook contains clippings from
newspapers, broadsides, etc., relating to Maryland and international politics in the late
18th and early 19th centuries. Pasted into the front of the volume are letters to Griffith,
many from well-known French and American political figures. These include
Gouverneur Morris, Timothy Pickering, Joel Barlow, John Eager Howard. 1 vol., c.
1791-c. 1831.
GRIFFITH, THOMAS W., REMINISCENCES, MS.412.2 Volume containing genealogy
of the Griffith and Waters families by Thomas Waters Griffith. Autobiographical
materials relating to Griffith's early life, visit abroad during the French Revolution, and
later career (American Consul at Havre, 1794-1799, etc.). 1 vol., 1827.
GRIFFITH, WILLIAM H., SCRAPBOOK, MS.413 Scrapbook on political matters kept
by William H. Griffith; speeches by Henry Clay and Daniel Webster, clippings of
presidential elections, 1848, 1852, and local elections. Announcement of marriage of
William H. Griffith to Laura V. Duvall, November, 1856. 1 vol., c. 1848-1856.
GRIFFITH-STAATS COOKBOOKS, MS. 1765 Cookbook of Mary Black Griffith, with
handwritten recipes and clippings of household hints from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and
New York newspapers. Cookbook of Elizabeth Griffith Staats with recipes, household
hints and home remedies. 2 vols., undated
GRISWOLD, B. HOWELL, COLLECTION, MS.1505 Industrial reports pertaining to
Baltimore, maps of the Locust Point site, annual reports of the Harbor Board, laws
relating to Baltimore Harbor, lists of rates for towing steamships, material on Maryland
Board of Fire Underwriters, etc., collected by, Benjamin Howell Griswold, Jr. 1 Vol.,
1916-1919.
GRISWOLD, BENJAMIN HOWELL, JR., PAPERS, MS.410 Volume of autographs,
1863-1865, collected by Benjamin Howell Griswold, Sr., possibly of friends and relatives
in Hagerstown, Maryland. Poems and speeches by Griswold, Jr. (printed and typescript).
College catalogs for St. James's College and Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, c.
1860s. Law lecture notes taken at the University of Maryland, 1897. Programs for dinners
and addresses attended by Griswold, Jr., as representative for Alexander Brown & Sons,
Johns Hopkins University, and the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. Miscellaneous
correspondence of Griswold, Jr. with letters from Franklin D. Roosevelt, Newton D.
Baker, Andrew Mellon, Woodrow Wilson, Rudyard Kipling, J. P. Morgan, and many
Federal and State Congressmen and officeholders, especially in the War Department and
the Treasury. Autograph collection of B. Howell Griswold, Jr., includes autographs of
Maryland senators, 1790-1900, including John Eager Howard, Samuel Smith, Robert
Goodloe Harper, Edward Lloyd, and Reverdy John- son, in all representing 36 senators
(ALS and DS). Maryland Governors, including signatures of 38 holders of the office
from John Eager Howard to Austin L. Crothers (ALS and DS, 1809-1912). Single letters
of Madison, Buchanan, and James R. Randall. 3 boxes, 1863-1946.
GRUNDY-GIBSON PAPERS, MS.1294 Family letters of the Grundy and Gibson
families, many from Bolton and Chestnut Hill, in and near Baltimore. Include letters of
John Gibson to his wife, Elizabeth C. G. Gibson, 1807-1830; Mary Grundy to her
brother, George Carr Grundy, 1812-1817; William Gibson from Sulphur Springs,
Virginia, 1808; Williamand John Gibson from York Springs, Pennsylvania, 1810-1830;
John Gibson from Bedford, Pennsylvania, 1816. Account of a visit to West Point by
William Gibson, c. 1835. Comments of William Gibson, Jr. on Anglo-American affairs,
1808. Thomas B. Grundy on the sinking of the ship Tom Hazard and comments on
Norfolk, Virginia, as a "sink of democracy and corruption," 1812. Joseph Crosdale on the
difficulties of sea travel in war time, 1812. M. Didier (sister of John Gibson) on New
Orleans and its attitude to slaves and other matters, 1822. 208 items, 1783-1840.
GUEST JOURNAL, MS.422 Typed copy of journal of Mrs. Rebecca Guest from her
arrival in London, July, 1800, to her departure from Liverpool, July, 1811. Included are
notes on the Guest family by Mrs. Guest, and a final entry by her, dated 1845. 1 Vol.,
1800-1811 (1845).
GUILD ALBUM, MS.420 Volume with invitations and cards received by Samuel E.
Guild of Boston during a visit made by him to Washington and Baltimore in February,
1843. Includes invitations to the Bachelors' Ball at Baltimore Assembly Rooms, and a
covering letter on the collection, 1947, by Mrs. Robert H. Stevenson (donor). 1 vol., 1843
(1947).
GUTMAN, ARTHUR J., PAPERS, MS. 2373 Soldier in the United States Army during
World War II: incoming letters related to family news and activities in Baltimore; letters
from Gutman describe Army life, travels, food, regulations, leisure time, thoughts on
countries visited in the Middle East and Italy; published items used by Gutman while in
the service. 10 boxes, 1942-44
HAGER, JONATHAN, MANUSCRIPTS, MS.1295 Collection of notes, photostats, etc.,
relating to the Hager [Hagar] family and Hager House. Includes typed list of patents
pertaining to town lots in Hagerstown, Hager genealogy, typescript warrant for Hager's
Fancy, etc. Much of this material was collected in connection with the restoration of the
Hager House by the architect, Francis H. Jencks in 1951-1952. 40 items, c. 1740-1952.
HAGER PAPERS, MS.1296 Copies of depositions and petitions taken in the dispute
between heirs of Jonathan Hager as to division of his estate, c. 1785, Hagerstown. 17
items, c. 1785.
HAGERSTOWN MERCHANTS DAYBOOK, MS.421 Daybook of an unidentified
hardware merchant at Hagerstown, Maryland, showing sales of tools, nails, and
miscellaneous supplies. 1 vol., 1829-1834.
HAINES NOTEBOOK, MS.414 Notebook of Stephen Haines, resident of Frederick
County, with examples of algebra. 1 vol., 1821.
HALL ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.415 journal of C. W. Hall, Brookeville, Montgomery
County, showing sales in his general store, 1840-1841. Cash book, including summaries
of sales, 1840- 1842; in same volume, in different hand, inventory of T. M. McCormick's
stock, March, 1845 McCormick owner of the same store after Halls death). 2 vols., 18401845.
HALL, AQUILA, ASSESSMENT LEDGER, BALTIMORE COUNTY, MS.1565
Assessment ledger of Sheriff Aquila Hall for Baltimore County, 1763-1764. Listed are
the property holdings and assessments of some 1380 persons and places, including such
names as the Principio Company, Lancashire Iron Works, Nottingham Company, St.
Paul's Parish, Captain John Paca, Steven Onion heirs, Colonel Charles Ridgely, Colonel
John Hall, Colonel Thomas White, Charles Carroll. 1 vol., 1763-1764.
HALL, AQUILA, PAPERS, MS.1298 Correspondence of Aquila Hall and Hall & Gilbert
with Christopher Court & Company, London, concerning tobacco trade (in later letters
Court & Company dun Hall for payment of account); account statements; invoices of
goods shipped from London; tobacco grading and prices; tobacco sales accounts; ships
and masters in the tobacco trade; hogsheads' marks; effect of European affairs on the
trade. 26 items, 1758-1775.
HALL, BENEDICT EDWARD, PAPERS, MS.1297 Letters to Benedict Edward Hall of
Harford County from Benjamin Rumsey, Otho H. Williams, John Eager Howard, Samuel
Smith, 1773-1780. Many of these letters relate to the proceedings of the Maryland
Convention of 1776. Also included is MS. copy of minutes of Committee of Safety of
Harford County, 1774-1777 (original owned by Harford County Historical Society). 29
items, 1759-1824.
HALL, EDWARD, PAPERS, MS.1300 Business correspondence of Edward Hall,
Baltimore merchant, 1788-1826; letters re shipment of merchandise from merchants in
Kingston, St. Thomas, Cayes, Bordeaux, Hamburg, and Bremen; correspondence with
General John Mason, Georgetown, D. C., agent for Edward Hall; HalFs letterbooks of
items written while in Baltimore, Charleston, and abroad; correspondence with Charles
Hopfengartner, C. B. Kuehlman, Christopher Hughes, James Grant Forbes, and others.
234 items, 1788-1826.
HALL FAMILY PAPERS, MS.1299 Papers relating to the Hall family of Harford
County. There are deeds, letters, receipts, 1750-1889, of Aquila, George William,
Thomas White and Edward H. Hall. One letter from Burton Harrison, secretary to
Jefferson Davis, and other letters, written from Richmond, Virginia, 1864-1865, give an
account of conditions in the city at that time. c. 150 items, 1750-1889.
(MISSES) HALL ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION, MS. 1958 Alumnae association of the
Hall School, a private school for girls located in Baltimore: annual meeting minutes,
1936-44; treasurer's financial records; biographical data about Ann, Elizabeth, and Mary
Hall; information about the school; fund raising records for the art students' dormi- tory
supported by the Alumnae Association. 22 items, 1915-44
HALL OF RECORDS, "RAINBOW' SERIES, ABSTRACTS, MS.1515 Seven slim and
imperfect volumes of miscellaneous notations and memoranda copied from volumes of
the Hall of Records "Rainbow" Series, relating to the Government of Maryland in the
colonial period. All volumes are MS., some in pencil. Compiler and date of compilation
are unknown. Sub- jects covered date from c. 1740-c. 1780. 7 vols., n. d.
HALL, THOMAS JOHN, COLLECTION, MS.1970.1 Papers collected, notes, and drafts
by Thomas John Hall (1883-1953) for his book, The Hall Family of West RI'Ver and
Kindred Fami'lies (Denton, Maryland: Published by the author, 1941); notices, vestry
minutes, lists of rectors and communicants for the 250th anniversary (1974) of Saint
James Parish, Lothian, Maryland; records of Saint James for parishioners, assessments
and other funds, 1878 and 1887; record of A. Hamilton Hall, Maryland Justice of the
peace, for summons and writs of replevin, 1868- 1900. 4 boxes, 1870-1940
HALL, THOMAS W., PAPERS, MS. 2390 Correspondence with his parents related to
the imprisonment of the Baltimore attorney and newspaper editor for being a southern
sympathizer; descriptions of imprisonment in Forts McHenry, Monroe (Vir- ginia),
Lafayette (New York), and Warren (Massachusetts); his service in the Confederate Army
in Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, and North Carolina. Pedley, 708 1 box, 1861-67
HAMBLETON DIARY, MS.983 Manuscript copy of a diary kept by Samuel Hambleton
(1777-1851), purser in the U. S. Navy during the War of 1812 at Lake Erie and later in
service throughout the world. 3 vols., 1813-1832.
HAMBLETON FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2021 Correspondence of Samuel Hambleton (I
7 7 7-185 1) and John N. Ham- bleton (1798-1870), both pursers in the United States
Navy: letters of Samuel Hambleton comment on his participation in the Battle of Lake
Erie, a dinner engagement with Andrew Jackson, his friendship with Commodore David
Porter, activities at the naval yard in Norfolk, and his cruises in the Carribbean, 1813-32;
letters of John N. Hambleton describe cruises in South America (commenting in detail on
social customs and politics), in the Gulf of Mexico, Carribbean, and the Mediterranean,
1820-32, and in one letter comments on Nat Turner's rebellion, 1831; a 1775 promissory
note; a copy of the will of William Hambleton and several letters to his son, Samuel;
some letters of Samuel Hambleton, Jr.; other materials related to James Parrott, Josephine
Owings, John H. Hambleton, T. Edward Hambleton, and Susan Parrott. For a fuller
description see Richard J. Cox, "Two Marylanders in the Early Navy: The Hambleton
Family Papers, MS. 202 I," Maryland Historical Magazine 69 (Fall 1974): 317-21.
Pedley, 7 10 1 box,1775-1914
HAMBLETON, SAMUEL, COLLECTION, MS. 2381 Letters of Samuel Hambleton
(1777-1851), naval officer from Mary- land, about the efforts of Capt. Jesse Duncan
Elliot to discredit 0. H. Perry's performance in the battle of Lake Erie, 1813. Photocopies
only; originals at the William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan. 52 items,
1813-43
HAMILTON & HOOD PAPERS, MS.1302 Small collection of letters to Hamilton &
Hood, Philadelphia merchants, from customers in Maryland; dealt in rum, sugar, etc. 26
items, 1810-1835.
HAMILTON PAPERS, MS.1301 Letters from James Lawson of Glasgow to Alexander
Hamilton, merchant of Port Tobacco and Piscataway, Maryland, 1760-1770, and from
Hamilton to Robert Ferguson at Port Tobacco, 1785-1798. Deal with tobacco trade,
troubles over notes drawn in excess of proceeds, and local business affairs. List of bonds,
notes, and other papers belonging to the store of John Glassford, May 24, 1785. Also
letters from Governor William Smallwood to Robert Ferguson. 40 items, 1760-1800.
HAMMER ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.423 Ledger of Frederick Hammer, Baltimore
merchant who dealt in goods from Germany, kept by him, 1796-1817, and continued by
Thomas S. Alexander to 1859. Vol. 2 has administration accounts of Hammer's estate
(August Hammer and Laurence Thomsen, administrators). Includes detailed inventory of
property-houses, stock in trade, furniture, bank and turnpike stocks, ships, etc., totalling
more than $75,000. Lists of articles sold at auction, lists of debts due Hammer, copies of
letters, and court settlements. 2 vols., 1796-1859.
HAMMER, FREDERICK, LETTERBOOK, MS. 423.1 Correspondence of Baltimore
merchant (I 753-1818): ordering glassware from Bremen, Germany; with various
merchants in Maryland and Virginia about wine, wheat, and dry goods. Pedley, 713 1
vol., 1801-6
HAMMOND FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2210 Genealogy of the Hammond family of
Maryland compiled by Edward Hammond, Jr. Restricted. Use only with the permission
of donor. 1 vol., 1624-1931
HAMMOND-HARWOOD HOUSE MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION, MS.1303
Collection of papers from the Hammond-Harwood House; includes land transactions of
the Jeremiah T. Chase family; letters of Loockerman and Harwood families; two letters
from Thomas Stone, and two from Nicholas Harwood concerning the capture and
burning of Philadelphia during the Barbary Wars, 1803. Engraved reproductions of
Townley family and Wil- liam Eddis coats of arms. 28 items, 1679-1845.
HAMMOND HARWOOD HOUSE COLLECTION, MS. 1303.1 Papers compiled by
Mrs. Miles White, Jr.: a list of Maryland churches owning antique silver; a list of silver
pieces in several Maryland churches; a short history of Somerset Parish; a history of a
silver service presented to Somerset Parish in 1712; a resolution on the death of W. T.
Thalin from officials of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, 1894. Pedley, 714 5 items,
1894
HAMMOND LETTERBOOKS, MS.426 Manuscript and typescript copies of letters
received by Maria Johns Ham- mond from artists, authors, editors, and others. Several
Greek exercises of Charles H. Hammond, Jr., are also included. 4 vols., 1880-1930.
HAMMOND, NATHAN, LEDGER, MS. 429 Ledger of Annapolis merchant: trade in
rum, sugar, salt, tobacco, spices, and thread; several pages kept by unidentified person in
1814-15. 1 vol., 1764-68, 1814-15
HAMPTON NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE SCRAPBOOK, MS.954 Clippings from the
scrapbook of Helen West [Stewart] Ridgely, organized by Edith Rossiter Bevan, 1950.
Notes by Helen West Ridgely, typed from the scrapbook original. Scrapbook is entitled
Hampton and the Ridgely family, 1700's-1920's. Subjects covered are the gardens at
Hampton, and the building of the house in 1785; weddings and entertainments at Hampton,- the Hampton estate; clippings on land division in 1905; the Ridgely family and
relatives. Also includes death notices, wedding announcements, and other material on the
history of the Ridgely family. 1 vol., 1950.
HANDICRAFT CLUB OF BALTIMORE ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.425 Record of
collections, deposits, expenses of the club; prospectuses, lists of members, etc. Program
of The Magic Ballads, performed at the Lyceum Theater, December, 1911. Two
catalogues of exhibits at the Peabody Insti- tute, March, 1913 and Aprfl, 1915. 1 vol.,
1910-1914 (1915).
HANDY ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.1027 Vol. 1, Colonel George Handy's account book
as Treasurer of Washington Academy, from 1784. Vols. 2-3, ledgers of George Handy,
Jr. as Clerk of Somerset County, Maryland, with fees for various services. 3 vols., 17841826.
HANNAY SCRAPBOOK, MS.424 Scrapbook with programs and other material relating
to theaters in Balti- more, Washington, D. C., and New York, donated (? and collected)
by William M. Hannay. 1 vol., 1889-1893.
HANSON FAMILY PAPERS, MS.408 Miscellaneous Hanson family letters include
correspondence from Alex- ander Contee Hanson to George Corbin Washington;
Alexander Contee Hanson to John Elihu, concerning the burial of General James Lingan.
Accounts and other business papers concerning the Elk Ridge Company (Caleb Dorsey &
Company Iron Furnaces), 1757-1787. Twenty letters of Alexander Contee Hanson, Jr. 1
vol. and 2 portfolios, 1737-1877.
HANSON, JOHN, PAPERS, MS. 1785 Letters written by Hanson (1721-83) to his sonin-law, Dr. Philip Thomas of Frederick, Maryland: military campaigns; scarcity of food
and money; difficulties in fulfilling Maryland's quotas of men and supplies; the weakness
of the government; the Andr6-Arnold plot to capture West Point; the surrender of
Cornwallis; naval engagements off the West Indies; the peace negotiations; the opening
of the Philadelphia National Bank in 1782; family health; management of his plantation
and slaves. During this period Hanson was a member of the Continental Congress and
President of the United States in Congress assembled. For further notes see Nancy G.
Boles, "The John Hanson Collection," Maryland Historical Magazine 65 (Fall 1970):
304-5. Pedley, 314, 644, 721 1 box,1780-83
HANSON, JOHN, LEDGER, MS. 1785.1 Records of Maryland planter and politician
(1721-1783): accounts of household and plantation expenses; accounts of the Council of
Safety for purchasing guns, blankets, and other materials; the Continental Congress's
account with the Frederick County Committee of Observation; the Con- tinental
Congress's account for prisoners. 1 vol., 1775-82
HANSON, JOHN AND WALTER, PAPERS, MS.1579 Correspondence and petitions to
the Maryland General Assembly concerning the sum of 1000 lbs. of tobacco lent to
John and Walter Hanson by the Council of Safety, Annapolis, 1776, for the building of a
powder mill. 9 items, 1776-1791.
JOHN HANSON SOCIETY RECORDS, MS. 2086 Organized in 1932 to honor Hanson
as the first president of the United States: correspondence; newspaper clippings; papers
concerning other Swedish-American groups. 84 items, 1932-74
HANSON, M., COLLECTION, MS. 2352 Correspondence about Maryland Governor
Horatio Sharpe, 1952 and 1975; transcript of the will of Horatio Sharpe, 1790. 7 items,
1952 and 1975
HARDING FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2347 Correspondence of Harding family members
in Elkton, Maryland, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Cincinnati, and Kentucky,
chiefly from Amelia Giles Harding (1787-1864), Walter Elias Harding (1816- 1858), and
Mary Woelper Harding, about family matters, health, births, deaths, and religion;
commonplace books of Mary Elizabeth Harding (1845), Florence Harding (1858), and
Philip Harding (1859); three scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, poetry, drawings, and
religious instruction prepared by Amelia Giles Harding for her grandchildren;
genealogical materials about the Woelper, Giles, Weary families. 2 boxes, 1807-1957
HARDING, WALTER E., RECORD BOOK, MS. 2297 Income and expenses of Walter
E. Harding, his mother, Amelia Hard- ing, and brother, Philip: accounts with the Eastern
Shore Railroad Com- pany which rented the family home in Elkton, Maryland; Walter
and Philip's board in their Baltimore home; tobacco and newspaper subscriptions; labor;
household furnishings; repairs; maintenance; fuel; groceries; clothing; books; travel;
entertainment. 1 vol., 1836-40
HARDWARE ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.428 Account book of an unidentified hardware
store, including entries on numerous items of hardware and cutlery, with price and
sources of supplies. 1 vol., 1838-1840.
"HAREWOOD" COLLECTION, MS. 2396 Collection of papers concerning
"Harewood," the estate of Robert Oliver, Baltimore merchant: sale of "Harewood" to
Gustav W. Lurman, 1836; papers of the trustees of Oliver's estate and agreements
between Robert M. Gibbes and William and Joshua Hitch; estimates of income of
"Harewood," 1836, and memorandum of crops; accounts of the sale of "Harewood,"
1836; deeds relating to the original land book, 1758 and 1771. Pedley, 1186-87 25 items,
1758, 1771, 1835-36
HARFORD CIRCUIT REGISTER, MS.427 Record book of the Harford Circuit,
Methodist Church, covering Harford County, Baltimore County, and York County
(Pennsylvania). Includes register of births and marriages, dated 1809 on title page but
including many entries for other years, both earlier and later. Minutes of the Quar- terly
Conference of the Harford Circuit, and accounts, 1832-1842. Miscel- laneous later (20th
century) notes on Methodism and temperance in Har- ford County in the 19th century,
and notes (made 1911) on the career of Colonel William Smith (d. 1835). 1 vol., 17761871 (1911).
HARFORD COUNTY DRUGGIST'S LEDGER, MS. 1689 Customer accounts of a
Harford County drugstore, perhaps for Dr. W. S. Richardson and Son: sales of medicine,
spices, and tobacco; customers include Harford County jail and alms house. 1 vol., 188794
HARFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAPERS, MS.2000 A collection of
papers relative to Harford County and its residents, and to the county's role in State and
National affairs, c. 1660-1936. Included are letters and documents of men prominent in
the economic and political development of the county. There are account books, bills,
blotters, bonds, broadsides, colonial land grants, courses, county, State and Federal
papers, daybooks, deeds, depositions, diaries, estate inventories, family and business
correspondence, genealogies, indentures, ledgers, maps, military papers, newspaper
clippings, organizational papers (fraternal, religious, school), plats, pamphlets, receipts,
surveys, scrapbooks, wills, 1660-1870. Many of these papers were collected by George
W. Archer from various sources; private families (genealogies, letters, wills, deeds,
inventories, etc.), schools, churches, business concerns, county and State records, individuals prominent in history, medicine, politics, etc., and were used by him as source
material for a projected book on the county. Many papers and notes of Archer; his
extracts from Maryland history textbooks, from the Archives of Maryland, the Acts of
Assembly, newspapers, magazines. In addition there are Archer's personal papersmedical, family, military and business, many of these having been annotated by Archer
for reference and clarity. More specifically the collection consists of the following major
groups: c. 3,000 letters and papers of a legal nature sent to Otho Scott, lawyer of Bel Air,
and to his partner Henry Farnandis (19th century). Colonial land grants, surveys and
plats, including many of Colonel Thomas White (1704-1779). Lists of taxables in the
hundreds of the county, 1774- 1776. County militia subscribers, 1775-1776. Lists of
subscribers to the Association of Freemen of Maryland, 1775-1776. Lists of persons
taking the Oath of Allegiance in 1778. County election returns, 1789-1812. c. 4,000
papers of the Hall family (Aquila Hall, etc.), including account books, ledgers, deeds,
bills, receipts, etc., and business correspondence relating to the shipping and mercantile
interests of several generations of the family, c. 1700-mid 19th century. A collection of c.
4,000 papers of members of the Archer family, concerned with business and
miscellaneous ventures, 1700- early 20th century. Thomas Hays papers (early 19th
century) dealing with legal, county, and military affairs. Records of the Deer Creek
Farmers' Club, 1873-1890. Bel Air Fee Books, 1813-1815. Military items, including
letters, muster rolls, commissions, recruiting service letters, quartermasters' receipts,
bounty rolls, 1754-1865. Property evaluations for the U. S. direct assessments for the
county, 1814. Baltimore and Harford Electric Railway papers of J. Alexis Shriver, 19111913. Shriver correspondence, 1913-1936, etc. c. 36,000 items, c. 1660-1936.
HARFORD COUNTY MILITIA RECORDS, MS. 1681 Depositions, letters, and
petitions of the court martial proceedings against Thomas Casper Stump, militiaman,
accused of refusing to march to Baltimore in August 1814. 8 items, 1814-16
HARPER, CATHERINE CARROLL, PAPERS, MS. 1901 Letters of Harper (17771861) from Paris to Charles Ing (1823-58), her financial representative in Baltimore,
about the collection of rents, stock prices, requests for money, and a political revolution
in France. 5 items, 1851
HARPER, ROBERT GOODLOE, PAPERS, MS. 1884 Correspondence of Robert
Goodloe Harper (1765-1825) about legal matters, cases, and trial dates. Correspondents:
James McHenry, 1799; Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 1802; Benjamin H. Latrobe, 1803
and 1816; Aaron Burr, 1803; James Bayard, 1805, concerning a bill before the United
States Senate making legal the arming of merchant vessels; Philip Barton Key, 1812;
Thomas Swann, 1813; Edward Livingston, 1813; Josiah Quincy, 1814, dealing with the
constitutionality of admitting Louisiana to the Union; Alexander Contee Hanson, 1814,
on the conflict between the Western and Eastern shores of Maryland regarding the
election of senators; Roger Brooke Taney, 1815; George Armistead, 1816, of a weapons
exper- iment at Fort McHenry; Luther Martin, 1817; William Henry Winder, 1817;
William Wirt, 1819; Richard Peters, 1820, on agriculture in the United States; Joseph
Speed, 1822, concerning the Deep Creek Lake project. Pedley, 109, 309, 729-32 1
box,1797-1824
HARRIS, WILLIAM HALL, SCRAPBOOK, MS. 1979 William Hall Harris (18521938), postmaster of Baltimore during the Theodore Roosevelt administration: poems;
photographs; newspaper and magazine clippings on Harris and his appointment as
postmaster; his will, obituary, funeral sermon, and tributes; summaries of his activities on
the board of trustees of the Peabody Institute and patriotic societies; copies of letters of
condolence written to the family after his death. Photocopy only; permission for
publication must be obtained from the owner. 1 vol., 1904-41
HARRISON, GEORGE, PAPERS, MS. 2436 Poetry, writings, and personal papers of
George Harrison (1861-1954), teacher and businessman. Diary of Mrs. Gertrude Gorsuch
Harrison (1883-1979), 1954. 300 items, 1932-54
HARTMAN, ALFRED Z., METHODIST HISTORY MANUSCRIPT, MS. 1739
Manuscript history, never published, of the Methodist church in Mary- land, 1770-1912,
with emphasis on the church in Baltimore and education. Restricted to photocopy in the
Society's library. 1 vol., ca. 1912
HAVRE DE GRACE LICENSE AND ENROLLMENT RECORDS, MS. 1898 Licenses
and enrollments for ships engaged in coastal trade for the district of Havre de Grace,
Maryland. Lists names of schooners, sloops, and owners. 1 vol., 1813-17
HAYNIE FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1815 Transcripts of letters published in Doris Maslin
Cohn, "The Haynie Letters," Maryland Historical Magazine 36 (June 1941): 202-214 and
"Letters of the Haynie Family," ibid. 38 (December 1943): 345-61. 1 box,1760-90,181039
HAZELHURST COLLECTION, MS. 1725 Biographical sketch of Isaac Hazelhurst, a
prominent Philadelphia merchant and father-in-law of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, by Julia
E. Latrobe (1804-90) and annotated by George Blagden Hazelhurst in 1898. Comments
on the occupation of the family home in New Jersey by British troops during the
Revolution. Biographical sketches of Isaac Hazelhurst's son, Richard Hunter Hazelhurst, and grandson, Henry Richard Hazelhurst, by George Blagden Hazelhurst in 18981900. 1 vol., 1874, 1898-1900
HUGHES, CHARLES, HARFORD COUNTY COLLECTION, MS. 1675 Material
collected on the history of Harford County by Hughes (1904- 1967). Original papers
include: Dr. John Archer's prescription and case book copied by his son, Robert H.
Archer, while a student at Medical Hall, 1792-93; records of the Bel Air Academy, 182933; papers on the draining of Cranberry Swamp, 1794; will of James Ford, 1702; two
daybooks of Aquila Hall's general store at Bush Town, 1756, 1775-76; plats, deeds, and
surveys of the Hall family estate, "Shandy Hall"; records of the sale of John Hall's estate,
1804; Edward Hall's bills of lading for the Santo Domingo trade, 1795-1807; records of
the sale of James Hall's estate, 1808; land records of the Hall family, 1703-1821;
enrollment lists of Harford County militia units, 1775-76; a volume of taxables for Bush
River Lower Hundred and Harford Lower Hundred, 1776; autographs of Harford County
physicians; July 30, 1834 letter of Robert E. Lee to John Archer requesting building stone
for Fort Calhoun; sabbath school roll book of Garrettson's Methodist Church, 188 1; a
"List of Persons that Hath taken the Oath of Allegiance to the State of Maryland," 1778;
North East Forge day-books, 1835-38; records of Joseph Whitaker and the Principlo Iron
Works, 1826-35; act of aid for Deer Creek Monthly Meeting, 1789; plat and survey for
Trap Episcopal Church, 1815; surveys and field book of Thomas White, 1725-44; large
collection of Harford County land papers, 1665-1868. Other items: Dr. George Archer's
historical notes, manuscript articles on local history, and genealogical correspondence
with the Rev. George Leakin, Judge Albert Ritchie, and Samuel W. Bradford about the
Penn- sylvania-Maryland boundary disputes, the history of Palmer's Island, Abingdon
Academy, the Catholic Chapel at Priests Ford, Quakers; Joseph L. Hughes's notes and
manuscript notes on "Shandy Hall," Harford County, American Revolution, Garrison
Church of Saint Thomas's Parish in Baltimore County, the Rev. Freeborn Garrettson, iron
forges in Harford County, Deer Creek Monthly Meeting, Baltimore County courthouses,
land along the Bush and Gunpowder Rivers. Pedley, 47-9, 704-08, 724-25, 1648 9 boxes,
1665-1965
HARFORD COUNTY COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION RECORDS, MS. 2159
Minutes of the Committee of Observation, 1774-77, including discussion of the Boston
blockade, the illegal landing of British goods in Baltimore and Harford Counties, election
of delegates to the Maryland Convention in Annapolis, and the forming and equipping of
militia companies; authorization of a census of Harford County; summary of the
committee's financial accounts, 1777; list of non-associators and non-enrollers in Harford County, 1775; census of Harford County, 1776; inventory of arms and supplies
belonging to the state of Maryland held by Harford County, ca. 1777; minutes of the
Committee of License, Harford County, 1775-76; financial accounts of the Committee of
Observation, 1776; financial accounts in equipping Capt. Francis Holland's militia
company; payments to census takers, 1777. Published in Walter W. Preston, History of
Harford County, Maryland (Baltimore: Regional Publishing Company, 1972). Photocopy
only. 1 vol., 1774-77
HARFORD COUNTY RECORD BOOKS, MS.1516 Large group of account books, etc.,
(1750-1901) all relating to individuals and businesses in Harford County. Many of the
locations are unspecified but they include Bel Air, Conowingo, Manayunk, Havre de
Grace, White Hall, Dublin, Rock Run. Bulk of account books are for stores selling
general merchandise, especially foodstuffs, the great majority falling in the period 18201860. Other topics covered are medicine, education, iron manufacture, livestock,
agriculture, innkeeping, blacksmithing, liquor sales, and flour milling in the same period.
Names of firms and individuals include Dr. Robert Harris Archer, Jr., Samuel Brown, J.
C. Breckenridge, C. D. Boulden, Darlington Mutual Building Association (1896-1901),
Deer Creek Iron Company, James Ferguson, Franklinville Forge, Joseph Gorrell, Griffin
& Hopkins, Benjamin Guyton (1813-1815), Harlan family (1769- 1858), Harris &
McClure (1761-1768), Thos. A. and Nathl. W. S. Hays, J. Higginbotham, Joshua
Husband, Barnett Johnson (1803-1812), Kell family (1794-1799), W. B. Ling, Ramsey
McHenry, Wm. McClaskey, Wm. Mady, Saml. and Benjamin Richardson (1798-1839),
W. & D. G. Clements (1888-1889), John Sappington (1812-1814), John W. Stump,
Tidewater Canal Company, John Ward, William Woolsey. All of these fall approximately in the period previously mentioned except where otherwise indi- cated. Three
groups within the collection are of particular interest-the Hall family record books, 17501827 (vols. 18-25), the Silver account books, 1833-1847 (vols. 71-77), and the
Swansbury Mills account books, 1832- 1852 (vols. 79-105). The Hall family material
includes ledgers of Aquila Carvil Hall both as an individual and in various partnerships
(with Colonel John Hall, uncle, and Jacob Giles; as Hall, Gilbert, & Hall, with son,
Thomas, and with Michael Gilbert; and as Hall & Son). Daybook of Wil- liam R. Hall,
1788-1796. Edward Hall letterbook, 1809-1816, and ledger, 1814-1827, concerning
commerce, especially with European and American ports, and Hall's farm. Letterbook
also includes material of Sanderson & Hall, 1791. Silver account books mainly relate to
the general store of Benjamin Silver and his partnerships with his sons, etc. These
volumes include material on local politics, 1836-election returns: for election of sheriff,
delegates to the Assembly, and senatorial election. The twenty-six volumes of Swansbury
Mills accounts cover every aspect of the running of this concern and the store attached to
the mill (run by Gillespie [William] and Nelson, and by Gillespie & Co.). Included are
inventories, letters concerning sale and freight of flour and meal, accounts for food,
cloth, clothing, china, etc., sold in the store with entries showing credit of various
customers for work performed in the mill. A detailed listing of all tbese account books is
available. 112 vols., 1750-1901.
HARFORD COUNTY REVOLUTIONARY COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS, MS.655
Proceedings of the Revolutionary Committee of Harford County, Maryland, covering c.
January, 1775-March, 1776. 41 (positive and negative) photostats. 41 items, 1775-1776.
HARFORD MEDICAL SOCIETY RECORDS, MS. 1897 Transactions of the Harford
Medical Society (of Harford County), an organization founded for the "mutual
improvement by the perpetuation of important facts and the encouragement of wellregulated disputes." Consists of twenty papers on medicine, chemistry, botany, natural
history, and agriculture. Participants include Robert Harris Archer, John Archer, Jr.,
James Archer, George W. Archer, William Harris, Adam Clendinen, and James Walker.
Microfilm only; originals owned by the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of
Maryland and permission for publication must be received from it. 1 reel (no. 806), 179798
HARPER, J. FRANK, PAPERS, MS.1540 Political papers of Senator J. Frank Harper,
including petitions from his constituents, requests for appointment to positions,
discussions of bills before the legislature, etc. Many papers relating to his office as a
member of the Public Service Commission. A few personal letters are included. 2 boxes,
c. 1902-1916.
HARPER LETTERBOOK, MS.1029 Letterbook of Charles Carroll Harper, Secretary of
the U. S. Legation in Paris. Letters discuss French political scene, Paris life, and the
question of forwarding private mail in diplomatic pouches. Correspondents include H. D.
Gilpin, Daniel Brent, and Mrs. Susan Decatur. 1 vol., 1829-1830.
HARPER LETTERS, MS.1304 Indexed letters to Robert Goodloe Harper from various
correspondents. Include letters from Mrs. M. E. Latrobe, Robert Milligan, Samuel Smith,
Alexander Nisbet, Thomas Tenant, A. McKim, Christopher Hughes, Jr., Philip C.
Pendleton, Charles W. Hanson, General Ame'de'e Willott, General John Swan, Philip B.
Key, G. H. Stewart, Joseph Sterett, R. R. Wormeley, John Donnell, William Rawle,
Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Harper Carroll, Robert Oliver. Also seven letters to John P.
Kennedy, Severn T. Wallis, and other writers. 38 items, 1817-1912.
HARPER, MARY DIANA, LETTERS, MS.430 Letters to and from Mary Diana Harper,
c. 1800-1818. Correspondents include Charles Carroll Harper, D. Donlevy, Elizabeth H.
Carroll, Eliza- beth A. Seton, Mrs. Robert Patterson, and Robert Goodloe Harper. 2 vols.,
c. 1800-1818.
HARPER-PENNINGTON PAPERS, MS.431 Family letters, 1774-1880, with letters
from Robert Goodloe Harper, Mary Diana Harper, Elizabeth Harper, Charles C. Harper,
and Robert G. Harper, Jr. (2 boxes). Letters and papers of Robert Goodloe Harper from
1784- 1825, consist of four boxes of letters, partially indexed. Correspondents include
Richard Caton, Charles Carroll of Carrollton (with many letters dealing with politics),
John Eager Howard, John F. Mercer, Samuel Smith, Alexander Contee Hanson, John H.
B. Latrobe, Robert Walsh, and various members of the Carroll and Caton families. Deeds
dealing with Harper and Carroll Baltimore County land. Papers, letters and deeds of
Richard Crox- all, c. 1701-1750s (1 box). Poems, notes, and letters of Josias Pennington,
with notes on the Harper papers and a letter to John P. Kennedy. 9 boxes, 1701-1899.
HARPER-SPEED LETTERS, MS-1305 Letters of Robert Goodloe Harper to his nephew,
Joseph John Speed, con- cernina the latter's career as a lawyer and member of the
legislature, and on family matters. 35 items, 1820-1824.
HARRIS-BRENT PAPERS, MS.1095 Genealogical materials and other papers of the
Harris and Wilson families, especially Mrs. Robert F. Brent (nee Alice Harris), Miss
Helen Nicholson Harris, Joseph James Nicholson; application of Mrs. Brent to join the
Colonial Dames of America; family photographs; bookplates of Cohen family;
newspapers from 1870s; death notices of Commodore John James Nicholson, 1881.
Naval commissions of Joseph J. Nicholson, 1810-1827, with presidential signatures.
Commission of John S. Nicholson in Marine Corps, 1847. Letter from Navy Department
to Joseph J. Nicholson telling him of his commission in the Navy, 1812, etc. c. 100 items,
1810-1940s.
HARRIS, MRS. BENJAMIN G., DIARY, MS.1585 Diary of Martha Elizabeth Harris
over forty years of life as the wife of a political figure, Benjamin G. Harris. Her personal
recollection of events in Maryland and Washington, D. C., particularly with reference to
the Civil War, with material for the study of politics in Maryland in the latter half of the
19th century. Collection also contains some scattered accounts and newspaper clippings
of personal interest to Mrs. Harris. 20 vols., 1850-1891.
HARRISON ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.434 Vols. 1-2, cash books showing expenses of
George Law Harrison (d. 1902) for a wide variety of items including coffee, sugar,
cigars, wines, molasses, fruit, etc., also for sails, duties, insurance, and other shipping
expenses. Vol. 3 contains bills owing and shows names and amounts, 1853-1860. Vol. 4,
letterbook, 1873-1885, dealing with real estate transactions in Baltimore. 4 vols., 18531885.
HARRISON COLLECTION, MS.432 Notes and drafts of articles by Dr. Samuel A.
Harrison on Talbot County history, many published in Talbot County newspapers;
include 58 MS. vols. of the Annals of Talbot County, interspersed with news articles. The
War of the Rebellion in Talbot County, MS. volume. 7 vols. of scrapbooks of clippings
of Dr. Harrison's articles, c. 1880-1890. Miscellaneous notes and letters of Dr. Harrison,
c. 1880s (1 box), and letterbook, 1870-1660. MO- for lectures given at various clubs, etc.,
on Talbot County history and schools, 1866-1886. MSS. of various articles which
appeared in newspapers, and of others not known to be published-subjects include the
Lloyds of Wye House, St. Paul's Parish. 66 vols. and 7 boxes, 1790-1890.
HARRISON JOURNAL, MS.432.1 journal kept by Dr. Samuel A. Harrison of events in
Talbot County, Mary- land, during the Civil War. Full daily entries with newspaper
clippings attached, showing reactions of the community and items of interest. 1 vol.,
1861-1865.
HARRISON, LUCY HARWOOD, SCRAPBOOK, MS.304 Scrapbook of newspaper
clippings, 1889-1930, mostly on prominent figures in the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Maryland. Also articles pertaining to the Maryland Historical Society, and an article on
jenny Linds centenary. 1 vol., 1889-1930.
HARTFORD STEAMSHIP LOG, MS.965 Volume of rules and regulations to be
observed on the U. S. Steamship Hartford, flagship of the East India Squadron, Charles
Lowndes, Com- mander, 1859. Includes twenty-six communications from June, 1859Janu- ary, 1861, mostly signed by the Flag Officer, C. K. Stribling; a Fire Bill; General
Orders; and colored drawings of pennants to be used on the vessels Saginaw, John
Adams, Dacotah, and flagship Hartford. 1 vol., 1859-1861.
HARVEY PAPERS, MS.1306 Commission of Thomas Harvey as postmaster at
Middletown, Delaware, and miscellaneous items (accounts, receipts, drafts) dealing with
that office. 8 items, 1822-1832, 1860.
HARWOOD FAMILY PAPERS, MS.1022 Letters and other papers of the HarwoodKemp-Glenn family. Include correspondence of Bishop James Kemp, Bishop C. C.
Grafton, the Rev. Milo Mahan, and other figures of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Four letters of Duff Green; letters of James K. Harwood on Perry's Japanese Expedition,
1853-1854. Diary of Henry Harwood's voyage to Australia, 1886, and memorabilia
relating to his career as a "gentleman jockey." Civil War letters and papers of Edward
Noel Cox Harwood and James Kemp Harwood. Small group of literary manuscripts
include stories and plays by various Har- woods and correspondence with Anna
Katherine Green on a dramatization of one of her novels. 3 vols. and c. 50 items, c. 17901955.
HASLUP, REBECCA B., CYPHERING BOOK, MS.1071 Copybook of Rebecca
Brinker Haslup while a student in Prince George's County, Maryland. Contains
mathematical problems such as simple interest and insurance commission, essays, and
poetry. 1 vol., 1847-1855.
HASLUP STORE DAYBOOK AND LEDGER, MS.1128 Daybook of a general store at
Savage, Maryland, kept by James Polk Haslup. Commodities mentioned include food,
fabrics, hardware. Ledger of the same store, showing state of account of various
individuals. Includes statement by Haslup of his financial position, 1863. 2 vols., 18591863.
HAWKINS COLLECTION, MS.438 Business papers, 1884-1902, of Gilbert S. Hawkins,
lawyer of Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland. Include correspondence with lawyersletters concern legal cases, bills and receipts, political matters, etc. Correspon- dence with
Maryland Democratic Central Committee; some personal correspondence. Twelve letter
books with copies of the correspondence of Hawkins, 1895-1902. Minute book of the Bel
Air Fire and Salvage Com- pany, January 28-June 14, 1898, kept by Gilbert S. Hawkins,
Secretary Three ledgers of Hawkins, 1889-1902, showing legal fees, settlement of
estates, costs, etc. 16 vols. and 3 boxes, 1884-1902.
HAX-WILKINS PAPERS, MS.439 Deeds of members of the Hax family, including
Christian and John B. Hax. Letters to and from various members of the Julius Wilkins
family in America and Germany. c. 150 items, 1849-1883.
HAYDEN CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOK, MS.440 Scrapbook of clippings dealing with the
progress of the Civil War kept by Miss Kate Hayden of Ellicott's Mills; includes
references to invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania, and has photographs of prominent
figures in the war. Stress is laid on political aspects of the war. 1 vol., 1862-1865.
HAYDEN COLLECTION, MS.140 c. 1000 items on many aspects of social life, mainly
of the early 19th century. Subjects covered include transport (mail coaches, steam boats);
hotels and inns, social functions, education, various trades, etc. The material consists of
advertisements, tickets, accounts, certificates of stock, broadsides, etc. Typed list of
social invitations, c. 1780-1920, is included. Collection of lottery tickets, broadside
announcements of lotteries (Washington Monu- ment Lottery, etc.), with list of lottery
material, c. 1750-1856. Provenance of collection not certain but is thought to have
belonged to William M. Hayden. c. 1000 items, c. 1750-c.1920.
HAYES NOTEBOOK, MS.441 Undated notebook kept by Thomas G. Hayes while a law
student, ? c. 1870. 1 vol., n. d.
HAYWARD, WILLIAM HENRY, PAPERS, MS.1307 Legal and financial documents
collected by William Hayward. Pertain to George Morris, George Morris Bond, Nicholas
R. Griffith, James Ballantyne. Include deeds, etc. 18 items, 1849-1911.
HAZEN & COMPANY, AND HOOPER & HAZEN LEDGERS, MS.1532 Account
books of H. G. Hazen & Company, and Hooper & Hazen (Thomas H. Hooper), two
Baltimore shipbuilding firms. 2 vols., 1863-1864,1867-1868.
HEARD, JOHN WILSON, PAPERS, MS. 2132 Editor (1819-75) of the Frederick
Herald: notes and proceedings of John Wilson Heard's treason trial at Fort McHenry in
Baltimore. Photocopies only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner. 1
vol., 1863
HECHT-KOENIGSBERGER SCRAPBOOK, MS.1609 Scrapbook kept by Moses Hecht
of J. containing clippings and formal announcements of engagements, weddings, and
other data on the Hecht and Koenigsberger families. Telegrams of congratulation and
good wishes. 1 vol., 1895-1947.
HECHT PAPERS, MS.1308 Copies of deeds to Jacob Hecht, 1874, and Nathan Hecht,
1905. Unsigned letter, 1904, describing Baltimore after the fire. Miscellaneous papers
relating to Jennie Friedenwald and her later marriage to Leonard A. Hecht, 1899.
Letters to Mrs. Hecht on civic affairs, 1918-1939 (13 items); letters from Archbishop
Michael Curley, 1928-1943 (14 items); three letters from Eleanor Roosevelt to Mrs.
Hecht, 1935-1938; two resolutions passed on the death of Mrs. Hecht by the National
Council of Jewish Women. 40 items, 1874-1943.
HEIDE ESTATE BOOK, MS.442 Volume containing will of George Heide, 1829, with
accounts of the settlement of his estate. 1 vol., 1829.
HEIDE PAPERS, MS.1309 Small collection of papers of George Heide and family,
pertaining to land and business transactions. 30 items, 1783-1864.
HELMS VS. LANGLEY, MS.1589 Volume recording the case, February 4-21, 1811, of
Thomas Helms vs. John Langley and Sarah, his wife, continuing the case instituted in
1788 on Helms's behalf by his guardian, Ambrose Geoghegan, concerning land in
Washington County. 1 vol., 1811.
HEMPSTONE PAPERS, MS.1310 Letters to Miss Annie M. Hempstone of Leesburg,
Virginia, from Missis- sippi soldiers stationed near her home in the early Civil War.
Include communications from camps, battlefields, prisons. Main correspondent is G.
Berkley Greene, while a prisoner in Fort Delaware and after his return to Mississippi at
the close of the war. 19 items, 1861-1866.
HEMSLEY-THOMAS PAPERS, MS.1311 Deeds and indentures, 1659-1837, relating to
various properties in Talbot County, Maryland. Among the principals concerned is
William Hems1ey, fl. c. 1674. Letters to Governor Philip F. Thomas, regarding
appointments of midshipmen, military affairs, railroad passes, the operation of the Baltimore Customs House, and the Old Defenders of 1814. (Letters to Thomas cover 18471891.) 150 items, 1659-1837, 1847-1891.
HENNINGHAUSEN, LOUIS P., COLLECTION, MS.1493 A collection of essays
mainly concerning the Germans in North America and Maryland, written by L. P.
Henninghausen for various publications and for presentation before the William Wirt
Literary Association. Hen- ninghausen presents the role of the Germans in politics,
education and other phases of life in Maryland. About one-half of the collection is written
in German. Included are two typescripts-The Kremien Case, and The Early German
Settlements in Western Maryland. c. 100 items, 1868-early 20th century.
HENRY, JOHN, SURVEY OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND, MS.1111
Survey field book of John Henry, Deputy Surveyor of Worcester County, Maryland,
1742-1755. Reports of surveys in Worcester and Somerset Coun- ties. Hand-drawn maps
of the areas surveyed. Collection has index. 1 Vol., 1742-1755.
HEPBRON FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2410 Letters from Sewell Hepbron and his wife
Martha P. Hepbron, farmers in Madisonville, Ralls County, Missouri who had emigrated
from Mary- land, to Thomas Sewall and Mary A. E. Hepbron in Kent County, Maryland:
farming in Missouri, especially prices for wheat, oats, corn, and hemp; slavery; cholera
outbreaks; death of children; and the California gold rush in 1850. Register available. 31
items, 1837-53
HERING FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1917 Two volume autobiography of Joshua Webster
Hering (1833-1913); two scrapbooks of Hering and his family; family calling cards;
correspondence; and financial records. Autobiography: Westminster in Carroll County
before and during the Civil War; personal observations relating to temperance, revivals,
elections, slavery, Southern sympathies and secession, the battle of Gettysburg, the
surrender of Robert E. Lee, and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Scrapbooks,
1874-1913: personal mementos and newspaper clippings relating to Joshua Webster
Hering's political career as a state senator, comptroller, and public services
commissioner, his interests in tax and road reforms, and his involvement in the Methodist
Protestant movement; family history and notes. Register available. 2 boxes, 1774, 18331939, 1951
HERON ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.444 Account book of James and Alexander Heron, dry
goods merchants of Balti- more. Ledger contains total of profits and losses of the firm but
does not list sales to customers. 1 vol., 1826-1837.
HERRMAN, AUGUSTINE, NOTEBOOKS, MS.437 Eight notebooks of data on the life
of Augustine Herin an of Bohemia Manor, collected and arranged by Paul G. Burton.
Some notes on the Herrn an family are also included. 8 vols., c. mid 20th century.
HEWITT SCRAPBOOK, MS.436 Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, especially of
poems and articles by or about John H. Hewitt; also included are articles and poems by
others, particularly William M. Marine and "Jenks.' 1 vol., 1884-1887.
HEYSER, GEORGE F., PAPERS, MS. 2191 Annual harvest rolls for wheat and corn of
Heyser's (1816-71) farm in Hagerstown, Maryland: workmen list; amount of work;
wages; size of harvest; retention for home consumption; notes on seeding; 1783 account
from military service of William Heyser during the Revolutionary War; one 1864 roll
mentions the Confederate looting of Heyser's crop. 48 items, 1783, 1822-55, 1861-65
HIBERNIAN SOCIETY RECORDS, MS. 2029 Correspondence about meetings, annual
banquets, and membership applications; minutes of meetings; by-laws and acts of
incorporation; treasurer's reports; luncheon records; financial records; essay on the
history of the society; scrapbook of newspaper clippings about the society; records of the
John Oliver Hibernian Free School. 18 boxes and 1 vol., 1816-1978
HICKMAN PAPERS, MS.1312 Personal bills and accounts of Nathaniel Hickman of
Baltimore. 76 items, 1835-1867.
HICKS CORRESPONDENCE, MS.950 Eighteen letters from Captain Ratcliffe Hicks to
his son, Charles, on family and business affairs (Captain Hicks sailed mainly to East
India ports), 1833-1845. Typed copy of an extract from Nilee Register, and quotation
from Governor Hoppin (1884) concerning the adventures of Captain Hicks; an
appreciation from the journal of his son, Alfred Hicks. 17 letters to Charles R. Hicks from
William Harding and his wife, Elizabeth [Hicks] Harding, on family and business affairs,
1842-1878. Three letters from Alfred to Charles R. Hicks, mainly on tea cargoes from the
east, 1840-1848. Notes on the genealogy of the Hicks-Randall family by Richard H.
Randall, 1967. 40 items, 1833-1878, 1967.
HICKS FAMILY GENEALOGICAL PAPERS, MS.1154 Genealogical collection
compiled by Admiral Thomas Holliday Hicks in the 1930s includes manuscript, typed,
and photostat material-land grants, wills, deeds, etc., and correspondence with relatives
and research workers. Photostat chart of the Hicks family of the Eastern Shore and
miscellaneous printed material. Material relating to Governor Thomas Holliday Hicks,
grandfather of Admiral Hicks. Ten letters of Dr. Mary A. Waters to Admiral Hicks, 19331934. Envelope of items on the Dorchester County Agricultural Society. 3 boxes, 1659-c.
1934.
HICKS PAPERS, MS.1313 Letters to Governor Thomas Holliday Hicks concerning the
disturbed state of affairs during the first months of the Civil War and the effort to keep
Maryland loyal to the Union, 1860-1862. Correspondents include George W. Childs,
Thomas J. Davis, John F. Dent, S. Guiteau, Anthony Kimmel, J. M. Lucas, W. R.
Mortimer, William C. Payne, William Louis Schley, B. Everett Smith, E. W. Hickney,
Edward L. Thomas, George Vickers, and James C. Welling. Of particular interest is a
letter from Hicks to President Lincoln, May 26, 1862, concerning the preservation of the
Union. Included in the collection are notes by Anna Ella Carroll on the letters received by
Hicks from 1860-1864. 23 items, 1860-1864.
HICKS, THOMAS H., PAPERS, MS. 2104 Papers from the Maryland governor (I 7981865) in the early months of the Civil War to Governor Magoffin of Kentucky, Governor
Burton of Delaware, J. J. Crittenden, Winfield Scott, Secretary of State William H.
Seward, and President Abraham Lincoln and others: secessionist activities in the South
and Maryland and the raising of troops and supplies for Maryland; an attempt to kill
Lincoln as his train passed the Back River Bridge, 1861; severing of communications
between the Eastern Shore of Maryland and the Western Shore of Virginia; an
anonymous letter to Hicks urging him to support the South, ca. 1861; printed form letter
from Gov. A. W. Bradford to James A. Waddell about the formation of a committee for
recruiting rin Dorchester County, 1862; letter from Hicks to Waddell about efforts to
displace Waddell's son as collector of customs in Vienna, Maryland, 1865. Pedley, 486,
765-66 19 items, 1860-65
HIGGINS, EDWIN, SCRAPBOOK, MS.445.1 Clippings collected by Edwin Higgins (b.
1841) on subjects relating to temperance and prohibition. 1 vol., late 19th century.
HIGGINS NOTEBOOKS, MS.445 Notes made by Edwin Higgins (b. 1841) on Francis
Scott Key, Strolls in Baltimore, and Great Cities Ancient and Modern. 1 box, c. late 19th
century.
HIGH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH MINUTES, MS.443 Volume containing minutes of
the High Street Baptist Church, Baltimore, 1875-1898. 1 vol., 1875-1898.
HILL, CLEMENT, PAPERS, MS.446 Clement Hill, Sr., papers include Calvert County
survey book, 1682-1684; Calvert and Prince George's Counties survey book, 1698-1714.
Land office warrant book, Calvert County, 1670-1715, signed also by C. Boteler, Deputy
Surveyor. Papers of Clement Hill, Sr., or Clement Hill, Jr., are letterbook, 1698-1799.
Letterbooks (3 vols.), 1685-1802, with bills of lading, surveys, deeds, indentures, and
letters to and from various tobacco factors; accounts, including those of Daniel Carroll.
Account books, 1699-1725, 1783-1785. Loose bills of lading and accounts, with frequent
mention of Daniel Carroll. Ledger of Clement Hill, Jr., 1766-1784. 9 vols. and 1 box,
1670-1805.
HILL SCRAPBOOK, MS.1161 Scrapbook of miscellaneous clippings from domestic and
foreign newspapers, several of Chestertown, Maryland, 1897-1902. Some concern
Harriet (Mrs. Thomas) Hill of Baltimore, presumably the compiler of the volume. 1 vol.,
1897-1902.
HINCKS PAPERS, MS.1314 Letters dealing with business matters addressed to Joseph
Hincks of the Baltimore firm of Roger Hincks. Correspondents include J. W. Foussat of
Philadelphia, J. A. Honore' of Hartford, A. Pignot of New Orleans, and A. Rainetaux of
New York. 7 items, 1803.
HINKLEY, EDWARD OTIS, PAPERS, MS.187 Letters to Edward Otis Hinkley and
rough drafts of some of his replies, 1845-1857, 1869. Many of these relate to his
activities as a lawyer. Letters of Hinkle Is father, Edward; father-in-law, Samuel Kumli
(KeemM), Anna Maria Kumli (later Mrs. Hinkley), and Rev. John Hargrove, grandfather
of E. 0. Hinkley. Considerable material on Swedenborgian church. Letters from Robert
Carter of Nomini Hall and some letters to Carter. Miscella- neous invitations., menus,
calling cards, programs, etc. 9 boxes, c. 1790-1891.
HIPSLEY, FREEBORN G., JOURNAL, MS. 2270 Howard County farmer (1798-1870):
sowing; plowing; harvesting; slaughtering live-stock; cutting wood; death dates for
acquaintances and neighbors; local news; an index of names and places found in the
journal and some miscellaneous notes about thejournal, both compiled by William
Hollifield III. Transcript only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner. 1
vol., 1838-52
HITCHCOCK SCRAPBOOKS, MS.936 Newspaper clippings collected by Charles
Bishop Hitchcock, representative of the Havre de Grace Ferry Company, and pasted
into record books of that company. First volume has material on curiosities, election
returns, jokes, poetry, etc., of the 1850s. Vols. 2-3 have Civil War material, JulyOctober, 1861. 3 vols, c. 1850-1861.
HOCHSCHILD, MAX, PAPERS, MS.482 Business papers of Max Hochschild, founder
of Hochschild, Kohn department store, Baltimore. Include ledgers, journals, receipt
books, etc., passports, marriage certificate, birthday congratulations, newspaper articles
on him. 2 boxes, 1879-1955.
HODGES, JAMES, PAPERS, MS. 2126 Hodges's (1822-95) production of dinner plates
each bearing the likeness of a woman socially prominent during George Washington's
presidential administration: letters from owners of original portraits of these women;
reprint of an article about the history of the collection of plates. 1 vol., 1876-88
HODGES PAPERS, MS.447 Receipts and attested documents of Thomas Hodges, who
served as justice of the Peace, Montgomery County; records of the Mountain School
District, of which Hodges was treasurer, 1850-1860. Papers of Benjamin, George, and
Charles Hodges. 1 box, 1814-1876.
HODGSON & THOMPSON ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.448 Ledger, 1799-1805, of
Baltimore firm of Hodgson & Thompson, showing dealings with businesses in Maryland
and Virginia. Cash book, 1799-1802. Daybook, 1803-1811, including records of
transactions in hardware and metal goods (spurs, snuffers, knives, kettles, etc.), tables.
One of the proprietors of the business was Henry Thompson (1774-1837); no details of
Hodgson known. 3 vols., 1799-1811.
HOEN, ALFRED T., PAPERS, MS. 2342 Baltimore lithographer (1898-1941):
correspondence, 1933-41, about his involvement in the Rotary Club; judicial and political
appointments; donations of maps, pictures and books to the Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Peabody Conservatory, and the Baltimore News American. 28 items, 1864, 1933-41
HOFFMAN & COMPANY LETTERBOOK, MS.450 Letterpress book of Hoffman &
Company, a Baltimore firm of auctioneers and commission merchants, conducted by
Samuel Hoffman. Includes many letters to William M. Vanderbilt and Louis Morton
concerning ships going to California during the boom period of the Gold Rush. 1 vol.,
1847-1851.
HOFFMAN FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1743 Land papers of William Hoffman, Sr. (I 740181 1), William Hoffman, Jr., and Henry Hoffman of Baltimore County, 17 71-182 1,
mostly relating to the sites of the Clipper Paper Mill and Gunpowder Paper Mill; deeds
and leases relating to Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, 1808, and the
constitution of this church, 1855; will of William Hoffman, Sr., 1811; miscellaneous
legal papers, 1811-69; militia appointments of William Hoffman, Jr., 1799, 1807, and
1812; bills for slave purchases, 1812-5 1; will of George Wareheim, 1858. 1 box,17701869
HOFFMAN PAPERS, MS.1315 Letters of Samuel Hoffman to his wife, Elizabeth, 18381847, describing his travels, etc. Letters to Elizabeth from various members of the family
and from friends, from 1823. Civil War papers of Captain Richard Curzon Hoffman, 30th
Virginia Regiment. Correspondence, souvenirs, and miscellaneous receipts of Dora
Hoffman, daughter of Samuel, c. 1871-1888. Letters of Louis McLane and Sophie
Hoffman (later Mrs. McLane). Miscellaneous letters and papers of other members of the
family and their friends. c. 80 items, 1823-1888.
HOFFMAN RECORD BOOK, MS.449 "Family memoranda, receipts and records";
many lists of guests at dinners given by George Hoffman, Philip R. Hoffman, and
William H. Hoffman, with accounts of food served. Inventories of silver and china;
receipts; lists of Directors of Bank of United States and of other corporations; miscellaneous data. In rear of volume are accounts of ground rents, and houses owned by
George Hoffman from 1826-1829. 1 vol., 1820-1860.
HOFMANN FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2171 Genealogies of the Hofmann family and
related Kustner and Meyer families. 11 items, 1681-1860
HOGG-BREADING PAPERS, MS. 1933 Letters to and between members of the family
of George Hogg, merchant of Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and receipts from the grocery
business of James E. Breading, also of Brownsville. Hogg family correspondence:
George and Mary Hogg and their children, George E., Nathan, John, and Mary; news
from family and neighbors concerning deaths, illnesses, gifts, visits, George and Nathan's
education, and descriptions of European travel by Mary Hogg Brunot. Breading papers:
receipts for a variety of grocery items (mostly staples and tobacco, clothing, and
blankets); promissory notes. 1 box, 1815-97
HOLLAND NOTEBOOK, MS.451 Notebook of Francis Holland, lawyer, dealing with
legal and scientific matters and including some forms for use in law transactions. 1 vol.,
1773-1794.
HOLLANDER, SIDNEY, PAPERS, MS. 2044 Baltimore businessman (1881-1972):
activities in more than sixty social welfare and reform organizations at local, state, and
national levels; correspondence, 1926-73, with numerous organizations; speeches, addresses, and a television interview; biographical information, including accounts of his
activities and reminiscences by his son; awards and tributes to him; newspaper clippings;
programs; documents such as passports, visas, certificates, and degrees; receipts, ledgers,
invoices and insurance papers. Register available. 90 boxes and 1 vol., 1926-73
HOLLINGSWORTH PAPERS, MS. 1849 Family letters of the Hollingsworth family of
Baltimore and Elkton, Maryland. Correspondents: Lydia E. Hollingsworth (d. 1865) and
her sister Ann Maria of Nancy (d. 1847), daughters of Thomas and Ann Hollingsworth of
Baltimore, to their cousin Ruth Tobin (d. 1818) and their aunt Mrs. Ruth Hollingsworth
(1745-1817) of Elkton; Deborah Cochran (ca. 1770-1821), sister of Ruth and Ann
Hollingsworth; after 1818 mostly addressed to Ruth Tobin's sister Rachel or to her niece,
Sarah Elizabeth Moody, of Wilmington, Delaware, and Kent County; Samuel
Hollingsworth, brother of Thomas and husband of another Adams sister; Levi
Hollingsworth; William Cochran; Eliza Ruth Hollingsworth; Sally C. Gibson; Sarah
Tobin Moody, sister of Ruth and Rachel Tobin; George Adams; P. 0. Porter. Subjects:
news of family and friends, marriages, illnesses, and deaths; mentions of the Ridgelys,
Chestons, and Merrymans; family business matters such as the distribution of bank stock
dividends to the estate of Ruth Tobin; references to Baltimore social doings and
personalities, such as Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte, Dr. James Kemp, and the building
of a new Saint Paul's Church, 1814 and 1817; accounts of functions honoring Oliver
Hazard Perry and the civilian side of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812; five
letters in 1827-28 from William Cochran describe his travels in the United States and
Great Britain; description of the destruction of the Hollingsworth-John B. Morris home
on South Street, Baltimore, by a mob in August 1835. Transcripts only; location of
originals unknown. Pedley, 362, 782-83 113 items, 1802-37
HOLLINGSWORTH LAND PAPERS, MS.1605 Collection of indentures and grants
relating to the holdings of the Hollings- worth family of Cecil County, Maryland,
especially Friendship and Clair Mont in Cecil County. 10 items, 1741-1840.
HOLLINGSWORTH PAPERS, MS.452 Administration accounts of the estate of Levi
Hollingsworth, 1822-1838, with inventories, including copper mill equipment (1 vol.).
Account book (unidentified), 1823. Miscellaneous personal and financial papers, letters,
etc., of Zebulon, Mrs. jean, Colonel Henry, and Levi Hollingsworth. Fragments of several
MS. maps of Cecil County roads and land. Miscella- neous land papers, commissions,
etc., include Nathan Dorseys medical diploma from Medical College of Philadelphia,
1787, and commissions to posts in Pennsylvania. Brief naval diary of John Dorsey, 1804.
2 boxes, 1732-1891.
HOLLOWAY, SAMUEL STUMP, FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1676 Letters of Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel Stump Holloway of Darlington, Har- ford County, to Mrs. Susannah G.
Ramsay and other family members: Quakers in Pennsylvania; personal and family news;
weather. 2 boxes, 1857-96
HOLLYDAY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.454.1 Ledger kept by Colonel James Hollyday
(1722-1786), of Readbourne, Queen Anne's County, Maryland. Concerns transactions in
wheat and tobacco, purchases of slaves, dealings with and payments to carpenters,
physicians, sheriffs, and tailors. Accounts include those of William Anderson and John
Hanbury & Company (London), Speirs & French (Glasgow), James & Drinker, and
Willing & Taylor (Philadelphia). 1 vol., 1746-1784.
HOLLYDAY ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.455 Account books of Clement Hollyday,
general merchant at Acquasco Mills, Prince George's County, Maryland. Vol. I also
includes religious diary of Hollyday. 4 vols., 1805-1819.
HOLLYDAY DEEDS AND PLAT, MS.831 Grant to Seth Forster of Choptanke Island
by Cecil, Lord Baltimore, 1659. Grant by Cecil, Lord Baltimore, to John Morgan, 1661,
badly damaged. Patent for 50 acres called Winton's Addition from Charles Calvert to
Nathaniel E [ ... ], 1667. Declaration by Charles, Lord Baltimore, concerning Peregrine
Frisby's title to land in Cecil County, 1746 ( ? relates to Baltimore Fields Resurvey).
Indenture between Mabell Hall of Liverpool, England, legatee of Lawrence Knowles of
Talbot County, and James Knowles of Queen Anne's County on the one part, and on the
other part Matthew Tilghman of Talbot County. Petition to the justices of the Provin- cial
Court by Matthew Tilghman and J. Nichols against Risdon Boyman concerning
Sherwoods Neck, with plat, n. d. Collection named for donors, Misses Clara G. and
Elizabeth T. Hollyday. 6 items, 1659-1759, and n. d.
HOLLYDAY, HENRY, ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.454 Account book of Henry Hollyday
of Ratcliffe Manor, Talbot County, from 1745-1790, with accounts with merchants in
London, merchants and planters in Chestertown and the nearby countryside. Names
mentioned include William Anderson and John Hanbury & Company (London), Sarah
Croft, Catherine Fleming, Matthias Cole, William Hughes, William Nichols, Thomas
Ringgold. 1 vol., 1745-1790.
HOLLYDAY, HENRY, PAPERS, MS.1316 Correspondence of the Hollyday family of
Ratcliffe Manor and Readbourne on the Eastern Shore of Maryland (Henry Hollyday,
1725-1789, and others). Correspondence mainly relates to family genealogy and to
genealogical material compiled by various family members, much undated. Included is a
family chart by Thomas Worthington Hollyday, poems, other family trees. Epistle of
William, Lord Russell, to William, Lord Cavendish, July 20, 1683, in Newgate Prison.
Letters of Tench Tilghman and Anna Maria Ringgold. 23 items, 1683-1925. Available on
microfilm (no. 505)
HOLLYDAY PAPERS, MS.453 Letters and papers of the Hollyday family (James
Hollyday, 1695-1747, et al.), and the Ward, Carvill, and Denwood families. MS. poem,
The Engagement of Long Island by John Horn, concerns the battle of 27 August, 1776
(probably contemporary). 1 box and 1 item, 1715-1891.
HOLLYDAY PAPERS, MS.1317 Correspondence of the Hollyday family of Ratcliffe
Manor and Readbourne on the Eastern Shore of Maryland on family, business, legal and
land matters. Includes letters of William & James Anderson, London merchants, on the
tobacco trade and other topics, 1748-1774. Henry Hollyday, I (1725- 1789) to his brother,
James, on smallpox inoculations, 1777, salt making, 1779, Continental Currency, 1780,
and the British in the Chesapeake Bay, 1780-1781. Papers of Peter Collinson, 1751-1754,
1764; Richard Lloyd and Thomas Ringgold on the French and Indian Wars, 1754-1755.
Correspon- dence of Sarah Anderson, Henrietta Maria Goldsborough, Mrs. Margaret
Carroll (inventory of property, 1817), and Henry Hollyday, III (1798- 1865). Tabulation
of duties levied on the Eastern Shore for the importation of Negroes, Irish servants,
liquor, and exportation of tobacco, tar, pork, 1727-1745. c. 600 items, 1677-1905.
HOLLYDAY PAPERS, MS.1508 Group of family papers consisting of wills, deeds,
letters and miscellaneous items, 1711-19th century (and a few 20th century items). Many
letters are genealogical in content, and there are genealogical notes on the Greenfield,
Waring, Wilkinson, Beall, Wallis, Covington, Hollyday, Gantt, and Hall families.
Wilkinson family items include a diary of G. D. Wilkinson relating events during the
Civil War, June and July, 1861, also his military pass (oath of parole), July, 1865. Land
surveys of Waring and Covington properties, 18th century. Revolutionary War letter of
Captain Basil Waring to his uncle, December 25, 1782, describing the death of Captain
William Wilmot on James Island, South Carolina. Clement Hollyday marriage license,
1816. 88 items, 1711-1934. Selections available on microfilm (no. 505)
HOLY CROSS ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION OF SAINT CATHERINE'S NORMAL
INSTITUTE RECORDS MS. 2103 Two scrapbooks on the Saint Catherine's Normal
Institute, the Holy Cross Alumnae Association, the Maryland Chapter of the American
Federation of Catholic Alumnae, the Sisters of the Holy Cross, and Catholic affairs in
general; a volume of meeting minutes, 1921-23; two annual reports of the social service
department of the Holy Cross Alumnae Association. 12 items, ca. 1890-1970
HOMER, CHARLES C., MEMORIAL VOLUME, MS.463 Volume containing
announcements of the death of Charles C. Homer, letters of condolence on the occasion,
etc. 1 vol., 1914.
HOMER, CHARLES C., PAPERS, MS. 1981 Baltimore merchant and president of the
Second National Bank: settlements, bank statements (1860-1914), water problems on
his property, and purchases; an address that he made on the creation of a safe and elastic
currency to the American Bankers'Association in 1894; notes on a meeting of the
Baltimore Clearinghouse Association, 1896; resolutions of the L'Hirondelle Club, 1927; a
letter from his daughter; a birthday poem; some German report cards. 22 items, 18601927
HOMONY CLUB RECORDS, MS. 2081 Annapolis social club minutes: notes on
elections of officers and members; trials of members accused of not attending meetings,
giving improper toasts, or negligent handling of important papers; reading of original
poetry and debates of procedures. Members: Anthony Stewart; Jonathan Boucher;
William Eddis; Charles Willson Peale; William Paca. Microfilm only; originals located at
the Historical Society of Pennsyl- vania. Pedley, 644 1 reel (no. 464), 1770-73
HOOD, ALICE W., COLLECTION, MS.1318 Biographical and genealogical material
concerning the Hood family. Cor- respondence of Alice W. Hood and John M. Hood, Sr.,
on miscellaneous subjects. Poem by Kenneth Dann Magruder. D. A. R. application of
Alice W. Hood by virtue of her descent from Alexander McCaskey. c. 100 items, 18731951.
HOOD PAPERS, MS.465 Letters to John Mifflin Hood on the 25th anniversary of his
presidency of Western Maryland Railway, 1899, and on his assumption of the presidency
of United Railways, 1902. Letters to Mrs. Hood, with condolences on the death of J. M.
Hood, 1906. 1 box, 1899-1908.
HOOPER COLLECTION, MS.1319 Letter of Charles H. Hooper to his aunt, Mrs. Sarah
Hooper Fulton, 1847, with a later MS. copy (n. d.). Letters of William E. Hooper to an
unnamed cousin, May, 1867, and to his sister, May, 1847. Letter of Theodore Hooper to
his father, William E. Hooper, 1861, and two letters to his wife, Margaret Esther Ann
[McWilliams] Hooper, 1861. Manuscript volume containing extracts from all
conveyances and other land deeds relating to William E. Hooper recorded in Baltimore
City and County, 1832-1886, prepared by Charles W. Nash, January, 1887.
Miscellaneous loose material. 1 vol. and 6 items, 1832-1886.
HOOPER ESTATE BOOKS, MS.992 Three volumes of legal documents pertaining to
the estates of James Hooper, Sarah E. Hooper, John P. Hooper, James Hooper, Jr. Include
such items as wills, inventories, accounts of property sales. 3 vols., 1852-1874.
HOOPER SCRAPBOOKS, MS.456 Scrapbooks of newspaper clippings kept by Alcaeus
Hooper concerning his career as Mayor of Baltimore. 11 vols., 1856,1895-1896.
HOOPES PAPERS, MS.457 Miscellaneous land papers of the Hoopes family. English
and German patents to William H. Hoopes for his invention of an improvement in the
manufacture of artificial stone, 1880. 1 box, 1829-1880.
HOPEWELL ASSEMBLY MINUTE BOOK, MS.458 Minutes of the Hopewell
Assembly, Knights of Labor, Ellicott City, 1886- 1887; also the Oriole Assembly,
Knights of Labor, Industrial Hall, Balti- more, 1890-1902. Include data on local labor
problems and on various questions of national interest. Newspaper clipping concerns
strike at new Customs House, n. d. 1 vol., 1886-1887,1890-1902.
HOPKINS ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.459 Daybook of Thomas C. Hopkins (location and
type of business not known). Entries are confined to the general heading 'Merchandise." 1
vol., 1844-1846.
HOPKINS, C. A. PORTER, COLLECTION, MS.2005 Miscellaneous political material
relating to the career of C. A. Porter Hop- kins, principally printed material on the
Constitutional Convention, 1966- 1967, with manuscript annotations by Hopkins. 1 box
(in progress), [1966-1967.]
HOPKINS, C. A. PORTER, PAPERS, MS. 2005.1 Maryland politician: special projects
committee of the Maryland His- torical Society, 1958-63; conservation measures and
natural resources in Maryland; conservative Republican politics, 1960-63; miscellaneous
newspaper clippings about the Civil War and national politics. Pedley, 801 2 boxes,
1864, 1876-79, 1900-10, 1958-65
HOPKINS, G., PAPERS, MS.1320 Invitations, cards, printed circulars, and badges
connected with Union activities in Baltimore during the Civil War. All made out in the
name of Gerard T. Hopkins. 16 items, 1861-1866.
HOPKINS, H. HANFORD, COLLECTION, MS. 1896.1 Manuscript by H. Hanford
Hopkins entitled, "The Mail Bag Papers: A Study of East View, Tobacco Plantation of
Thomas Wood in Southern Maryland." Discusses the operations of the plantation, 17951854, and the genealogy of the Wood family of Prince George's County. 1 box, ca. 1971
HOPKINS, D. LUKE, PAPERS, MS. 2267 Baltimore banker and civic leader (18981976): correspondence between D. Luke Hopkins and members of various political,
social, economic, and cultural organizations in Baltimore and Maryland related to
financial matters and fund raising campaigns as a result of Hopkins's expertise in banking
affairs. Register available. 13 boxes, 1936-76
HOPKINS ORCHESTRA PAPERS, MS.470 Records of The Johns Hopkins Orchestra
and Musical Association, 1930- 1942, collected by Dr. W. R. Dunton, Jr. Records consist
of postcards notify- ing members of rehearsals, programs and commencement exercises
of the orchestra, etc. 1 bundle, 1930-1942.
HOPKINS, RICHARD, PAPERS, MS.460 Correspondence of Dr. Richard Hopkins
before and after medical school in Philadelphia, 1783-1786. MS. of a discourse in favor
of temperance societies, 1831. 14 items, 1783-1831.
HOPKINS, JR., ROGERS B,. COLLECTION, MS.1789 Collection of documents related
to Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (1785-1879): investments made by and for Bonaparte
mostly concerning a permanent bond by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, 1836-37 and
1870; investments of Charles J. Bonaparte and Jerome N. Bonaparte. Collection, 181220, concerning Michael B. Carroll (1792-1821), son of Gov. Thomas King Carroll;
Carroll was a captain in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. Pedley, 189 30
items, 1812-1973
HOPPER, CHARLES C., PAPERS, MS.461 Recollections and historical studies (mainly
typescript and apparently unpublished), by Charles C. Hopper, concerning many aspects
of life in Maryland in the period immediately following the Civil War. Topics include the
islands in the Chesapeake Bay, blacksmithing, funerals, Eastern Shore politics. c. 200
items, 1920-1940.
HORN ALBUM, MS.462 Album of verse, 1855-1857, by Caroline Horn, later Mrs.
Henry Nicholas Bankard. 1 vol., 1855-1857.
HORNER, KENNETH, COLLECTION, MS. 2400 Bills and receipts of Baltimore's
municipal government for gas and water fixtures, stoves, coal, lumber, rubber, sheet
metal, and printers and newspaper work. 20 items, 1877
HOROWITZ AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, MS.1321 Collection of autograph items
made by Miss Carolyn N. Horowitz include letters from John Quincy Adams, June 11
and June 16, 1825; James Buchanan, October 21, 1837, and March 24, 1851; Henry Clay,
October 7, 1851; William Henry Harrison, February 2, 1825; Nathaniel Hawthorne,
February 5, 1848; Andrew Jackson, September 24, 1822; James Madison, September 8,
1803; James Monroe, June 10, 1821; Franklin Pierce, June 2.0, 1845; Zachary Taylor,
September 26, 1849; Bushrod Washington (signature only) and others. Fully indexed. 40
items, 1803-1851.
OUTERBRIDGE HORSEY COLLECTION OF LEE, HORSEY, AND CAROLL
FAMILY PAPERS MS. 1974 Collection being prepared for microfilm edition. 10 boxes,
1684-1890
HOSKINS, CHEYNEY, PAPERS, MS. 1761 Account book, 1847-84, by Cheyney
Hoskins (1805-87) containing journal entries, 1847-84, about the sale of fertilizers
(including poudrette, one of the first commercial fertilizers); journal entries, 1849-65,
relating to Hoskins's activities in Harford County, including farming (with notes on what
he sowed and when), notes on the weather, whom he employed, and supervision of road
repairs in the county; ledger, 1865-87, showing sales of farm products (such as butter,
eggs, bacon, cattle, and sheep), wages paid for labor, and bridge and road repairs; copies
of a rental agreement and of four letters, three of them about road obstructions in 1854
from Hoskins as a supervisor of the Bel Air District, Harford County. Ledger, 1847-74,
of Cheyney Hoskins, containing an account with the Marine Bank of Baltimore, 1847-51;
an account generated by Hoskins's activity as a provost marshall of Harford County,
1862; reports of the condition of several Harford County schoolhouses in 1865 and
Hoskins's accounts as a school commissioner, 1865-66; notes of the weather and on
gardening; some miscellaneous accounts, 1870-74, including those with employees and
stores, of farm products sold, and a list of levies in Harford County for bridge and road
repairs and of the supervisors appointed to oversee various sections of the road, 1854.
Other items: Hoskins's appointment as a Harford County road supervisor for 1872-73;
letters from relatives, 1884-87, including some from cousins Mary G. Downing of the
Eastern Shore of Virginia and Hannah Rebecca Hoopes, a librarian in.Bloomington,
Illinois; a typescript of the constitution of the Fallston Farmers Club in Harford County. 1
box, 1847-87
HOTEL RENNERT REGISTERS, MS.684 Volumes of registers for the Hotel Rennert,
Baltimore. The years 1896- 1900, 1904-1907 are not included in the collection. 57 vols.,
1895-1920.
HOUGH, MARY, PROPERTY BOOK, MS.1168 Manuscript account of the properties
of the estate of Mary Hough with names of leaseholders, 1894-1909. Also included is a
document, 1921, on a question of property transfer, Samuel L. Hough vs. Onno G.
Gorter. 1 vol., 1894-1909,1921.
HOUGHTON DAYBOOK, MS.1591 Account and daybook of Henry Augustus
Houghton, supercargo on ships ( ? owned by Hugh Jenkins) in the Baltimore, Rio de
Janeiro, and Buenos Aires trade, carrying general cargo from Baltimore and returning
with coffee, etc. Ships involved are the schooner Cadmus, master James Hors- ford, and
the brigs Amazon, Ohio, and Gracchus. Other cargoes include leather, fabrics, crackers,
codfish, and flour. 1 vol., 1831-1835.
HOUGHTON PAPERS, MS.467 Correspondence and accounts of Henry A. Houghton
concerning trade with South America, especially Rio de Janeiro. Lists of duties charged
on cargoes in Bahia, 1833; Rio, 1836, 1838; Buenos Aires, 1836. Detailed reports on
market at Rio, 1836, 1838, 1839. 1 box, 1831-1843.
HOWARD, CHARLES McHENRY., SCRAPBOOKS, MS.469.3 Collection of clippings
made by Charles McHenry Howard. Vol. 1, material relating to the selection of statues
for Statuary Hall, 1897; monument to Roger B. Taney, 1872; statue in Baltimore to honor
John Eager Howard (1752-1827). Vol. 2, clippings concerning monument to Francis
Scott Key to go over his grave in Frederick, 1897-1898. A third volume is genealogical
clippings from the Sunday Herald, compiled by Miles Cary, 1898-1901. 3 vols., 18721901.
HOWARD, CHARLES McHENRY, PAPERS, MS.468 Plats and maps of sections of
Baltimore City, including Lunn's Lot, showing their ownership. Letters of Charles
McHenry Howard to William Bose Marye, 1931-1938, concerning the history of Western
Maryland, Indian relics, place names, early roads, and other topics. Scrapbook of
newspaper clippings on political subjects, 1857-1863. Papers on the settlement of the
estate of James Howard McHenry (1820-1888). Depositions concerning the lunacy of
Major John Eager Howard (1821-1862) by members of the family including his mother,
Cornelia, 1859-1860. 1 box and I portfolio, 1857-1938.
HOWARD, CHARLES (MAJOR), PAPERS, MS.469.4 Requisitions, receipts, vouchers,
orders, etc., accumulated by Charles Howard, Commander of Supplies in the Confederate
Army in Virginia. No personal papers are included in the collection. 1 box, 1861-1865.
HOWARD, CORNELIUS, PAPERS, MS.469.5 Cornelius Howard, Sr., material includes
surveyor's daybooks, 1718-1727, 1745-1747. Deed book ( ? Baltimore) with copies of
deeds and list of lands owned by "Charles Carroll Esq. and the Iron Works" (not further
identified), 1 vol., 1699-1755. Deeds, plats, etc., of Cornelius Howard, Sr. and Jr., 17481848, with material on the Maryland Club, 1818. Cornelius Howard, Jr., letterbook,
1798-1811 (mainly political), inventory of estate, 1844. Accounts for surveys of
Baltimore County, 1806, and invoices for miscellaneous goods, 1805-1807. MS. copy of
Act ascertaining the Bounds of lands, 1699-1718 (61 pp.). Farm daybooks, 1803-1844 (3
vols.), with daily accounts for livestock, slaves, food. Surveyor's daybooks, 1797-1810.
Baltimore City survey book, 1794-1807, and survey notes, 1785. Survey notebook of
Cumberland, 1799, and notebooks of Philip Jones, Jr., deputy surveyor, Baltimore
County, 1727-1730. 5 boxes, 1699-1848.
HOWARD COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT RECEIPT BOOKS, MS.471 Receipts written
by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Howard County, for documents in cases tried before the
court, giving names of parties concerned and dates of the case. 5 vols., 1852-1873.
HOWARD, EDWARD G., COLLECTION, MS. 2184 Bibliographer and rare book
consultant (1917-72) for the Maryland Historical Society: annotated bibliographical cards
on Maryland publications for 1810-12; list of Maryland Historical Society annual
reports, 1844-1915; page proofs of his pamphlet Marylandia: Some Rare Books Recently
Acquired by the Maryland Historical Society (Baltimore: Maryland Historical Society,
1969); a partially annotated list of publications available at the Society; miscellaneous
notes on bibliographical subjects. 7 items, ca. 1969
HOWARD, ELIZABETH PHOEBE KEY, PAPERS, MS. 1839 Five Civil War items:
long letter from Elizabeth Phoebe Key Howard (1804-97) to her husband Charles
Howard, September 1862, describing her visit to Confederate encampment at Frederick,
Maryland, her sons Charles and Edward, who were in the Confederate Army, and
commenting on the condition of the Confederate troops, the death of Gen. Charles Sidney
Winder, and the activities of Columbus O'Donnell; two letters from Maj. Charles Howard
(chief commissary for a Confederate cavalry division) to his mother, 1864-65; copy of a
notice of deposit in a Richmond bank of funds subject to the order of Major Howard and
Maj. W. M. Tate, 1865; an undated notice from H. B. Scott forwarding a letter from Maj'.
Charles Howard to Mrs. Charles Howard. Family letters, 1886-97 and undated, mostly
from Elizabeth Phoebe Key Howard to her daughter-in-law Mary (Mrs. Charles Howard)
and granddaughters Ruth Howard, Elizabeth Key Howard Tyson, and Rose Howard:
news of family health and activities; feelings about growing old; two copies made by
Elizabeth Phoebe Key Howard of hymns and poems by her father, Francis Scott Key,
including a copy of the "Star-Spangled Banner." 19 items, 1862-97
HOWARD FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2232 Newspaper clippings, published material, and
miscellaneous papers relating to the Howard family of Maryland with a 1902 certification
of baptism of John Eager Howard and copies of the 1738 wills of Joshua Howard,
Richard Edelen, and Thomas Plummer. 9 items, 1738-1902
MRS. HOWARD'S RECIPE BOOK, MS. 2325 Compiled by Mrs. F. K. Howard for
food, medicine, and household tasks. 1 vol., late 19th century
HOWARD LAND PLATS, MS.1569 MS. and hand drawn land plats, descriptions, and
valuations of real estate of William Howard in Mount Vernon Place, Howard Street, etc.
1 vol., c. 1850.
HOWARD, JOHN EAGER, ESTATE INVENTORY, MS. 2450 Sales book, containing a
record of private sales and auction sales of property of John Eager Howard (I 752-1827)
of Baltimore. Includes roorn- by-room inventory of his estate, "Belvidere" and sales of
the items; sale of items from Howard's "Lodge Farm" in Patapsco Neck; details of
furniture, glassware, silver, wines, textiles, decorative arts, farm animals and implements, and slaves. Register available. Pedley, 151, 819-20 1 vol., 1827-28
HOWARD, MRS. JOHN E., JR., PAPERS, MS.469.6 Collection of material all
pertaining to Mrs. Cornelia Howard; includes deeds to Howard home (Charles and
Franklin Streets, Baltimore), the General Wayne Inn, etc., dating from 1819-1853. Store
bills, tax accounts, and miscellaneous business papers, 1835-1865; household expense
book, 1826-1832; accounts of affairs conducted by Mrs. Howard for her brother- in-law,
Captain Charles W. Morgan, U. S. N., 1828-1842. 1 box, 1819-1865.
HOWARD PAPERS, MS.469 A collection of Howard family material formed from
several different accessions. 1. Land Papers of the Howard Family and John Eager
Howard, 1662-1882, 9 boxes. Leases, deeds, etc., 1662-1882, including the deed to
Baltimore College, 1810 (3 boxes). Leases, mainly of Colonel John Eager Howard's
Baltimore land, 1768-1825 (3 boxes). Baltimore plats, deeds, and leases to land on Jones
Falls, Pratt Street, and Mount Vernon Place, 1711-1834. Litigation on sale of Jerdone
Castle, Virginia, Hanson's Improvement, Salisbury Plain, and land owned by Samuel
Chase. Litigation involving Howard family land (1 box). Reports and letters on Cromwell
Case, 1678-1786; Robert Gilmor vs. Owen Dorsey, 1824; Robert Bigham, 1822; Howard
vs. Moale, 1792-1814; Nicholas Rogers vs. John E. Howard, 1806-1817. 2. Papers of
Colonel John Eager Howard, 1778-1826, 1 box. Ledger, 1796-1798, of moneys paid.
Papers on land, business and public affairs. Correspondence with Otho Holland Williams,
Charles Carroll of Carrollton, George Washington, judge William Johnson, Colonel
Henry Lee. 3. Francis Scott Key Papers, c. 1760-1870,2 boxes. Correspondence of
members of the Key and Ross families. Correspondence of Francis Scott Key with John
Randolph of Roanoke, Virginia, 1814, Thomas Swann, and on the Arkansas lands of
Thomas Barnard, 1835-1841. Poetry. Estate papers of Mary T. Key, 1859-1870. 4. Roger
Brooke Taney Correspondence, 1817-1872, 1 box. Correspondence of Taney with his
family, and with Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, James Buchanan, and Albert
Gallatin, 1817-1864. Notes on Ex Parte Merryman, 1861. Notes on moral philosophy,
Dickinson College, c. 1792-1795. Letters from J. Mason Campbell on the death of Taney,
1864- 1872. 5. Captain John Eager Howard Papers, 1847-1859, 1 box. Correspondence of
Captain John Eager Howard with his mother, Mrs. Cornelia Howard, mainly describing
his activities in the Mexican War. Reports, muster rolls, orders, etc., of the company of
"U. S. Voltigeurs" commanded by Howard in the army of General Winfield Scott, 18471848. 6. Papers of Charles Howard, 1830-1864, 1 box. Correspondence of Charles
Howard to his wife, mainly from prison during the Civil War (in which he was a C. S. A.
officer). Many pencilled copies, originals not traced. 7. Papers of Dr. George Howard and
his wife, 1826-1848, 1 box. Land papers, deeds, letters. Material on disposition of
Waverly and of land in Howard County. Account with "Trustees," 1836-1839. 8. Howard
& Poor Papers, 1853-1856, 1 box. Accounts and receipts, 1853-1856; letterbook, 1854, of
Howard & Poor (type of business not known). 9. Benjamin Chew Howard Papers, 17931905,6 boxes. Legal, land, personal, and political correspondence. Letters from Princeton
to William Gilmor, W. H. Fitzhugh, George M. Dallas. Correspondence on the 5th
Maryland Regiment, Howard vs. Moale, Baltimore riots of 1835. Correspondence with
Benjamin Chew and Colonel John Eager Howard. Case of Schultz vs. Kipp & Gist, 18251839. Letters of General Benjamin Chew Howard, 1854; letters on occupation of Federal
Hill, c. 1862. Political papers, 1821-1856 (many while in Congress) on Foreign Affairs
Committee. Correspondence with Montgomery Blair, Brantz Mayer, Edward Everett,
Roger B. Taney, Thomas Sully, Andrew Jackson Donelson, Reverdy John- son, Samuel
Smith, Henry Clay, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk. 10. McHenry
Howard Papers, 1857-1919,3 boxes. Photograph albums of Maryland scenes, 1882-1886
(3 vols.). Two autograph books, and notebook from Princeton, 1857-1858. Diaries (3
vols., n. d.). Knipe, Arnold, and Ross family letters, 1724-1788, copied by McHenry
Howard, 1896-1897, and a typescript of Some Old English Letters, published in the
Maryland Historical Magazine, IX, pp. 107-156. Fishing notes, 1865-1882 (1 vol.).
Correspondence, 1860-1919, with many letters relating to the Civil War when McHenry
Howard was a prisoner. 11. Miscellaneous Howard Family Letters, 1799-1878,2 boxes.
William S. Howard letters, 1817-1871. Will of Cornelius Howard, n. d. John Eager
Howard and Jacob Wall accounts, 1850-1863 (7 vols.). Papers of Julia Douglas Howard,
Charles Howard, and Elizabeth Phoebe Key Howard, 1799-1878. 12. Howard Family
Estates and Lands, 1826-1915, 3 boxes. Genealogical data, wills, inventories. Include
papers on the estate of Colonel John Eager Howard, 1826-1860. Will of Francis Jerdone,
1781. Papers on the estates of Margaretta S. Ridgely, 1904, Cornelia Howard, 1863 (plats
of Baltimore lands), Elizabeth Gray Howard, 1915 (plats of Baltimore lands), Prudence
Howard, 1845-1848, Violetta West, 1875-1877, Anne Maria Chew, 1871-1879, Nicholas
Carroll, 1813-1814. 13. Miscellaneous Items, 2 boxes. Correspondence of M. J. Terrill,
Dr. Upton Scott (1753-1809), General Charles S. Winder on campaigns in Virginia,
1862, and Brazilian Prize Money, 1855-1858. Copy books of Peggy Chew (2 vols.).
Bills, newspaper articles, broadsides, family portraits, data on disposition of Howard
wine cellar, 1825-1868, and dancing instructions. 31 boxes, 1662-1919.
HOWARD RECORD AND ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.469.1 Vol. 1, description of 76
lots in Baltimore City, owned by Howard family, c. 1830. Vol. 2, accounts of James,
Charles, and Benjamin Chew Howard as trustees of George Howard; administration
accounts; will of John Eager Howard ( ? Jr.) with inventory, and inventory of estate of
Mrs. Cornelia Howard. Vol. 3, drawings of plats of land owned in Baltimore, 1853-1860,
with records of sales. Vol. 4, accounts showing payments of ground rent, 1868-1870.
Vols. 5-6 show payments in cash from estate of Colonel John Eager Howard to Nicholas
Wood, Joseph Barling, Peter Hoffman, James Porter, et al. Vol. 6 is daybook of estate of
J. E. Howard from 1827-1835, 6 vols., 1827-1870.
HOWARD, WILLIAM GILMOR, PAPERS, MS.469.2 Three letterbooks of William G.
Howard, including his letters as a tea agent in India, mainly addressed to his mother,
1860-1866. Vol. 4, commonplace book with letters of Benjamin C. Howard and Richard
Rush to various addresses, concerning their mission as U. S. Peace Commissioners in the
boundary dispute between Ohio and Michigan. Volume also includes orders, etc., relating
to the Fifth Regiment, Maryland Militia, and to other militia, 1835. Genealogy of the
Gilmor family by Robert Gilmor; genealogy of the Howard family by James McHenry
Howard. 4 vols., 1835,1860-1866.
HUBER AND BOERSTLER LETTERBOOK, MS. 2236 Baltimore dry goods
merchants: receipts; demands on debtors; purchases; sales; some mentions of the
Washington Monument lottery and War of 1812. 1 vol., 1810-17
HUGHES, DR. ALFRED, ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.472 Account books of Dr. Alfred
Hughes, physician in Richmond, Virginia, and Baltimore. Lists names of patients,
including Duff Green, Mrs. William H. Winder. 2 vols., 1861-1879.
HUGHES, DR. GEORGE, PAPERS, MS. 1786 Two daybooks, 1819-2 1, and one ledger,
1819-55, of this New Market, Frederick County physician (I 768-1859): daily rounds;
patients; prescriptions; charges; construction of his house in 1819; a number of
newspaper clippings from the mid-to-late-nineteenth century collected by Margaret Jane
Downey. 1 box, 1819-55
HUGHES PAPERS, MS.1322 Hughes family papers from the estate of Harry E. Hughes.
Include letters concerning the estate of George W. Hughes; Mary Knapp to her children,
1802; John Hughes to Henrietta Hughes (concerning a trip to the Caribbean, etc.), 18311832; Colonel Watson to John Hughes from on board a troop transport, 1846 (3 items);
Mr. Heitman and Mrs. Jurgens to John Hughes, protesting the high fees in the Orphans'
Court, Baltimore, 1850-1851 (4 items); Mary M. Daiger to her mother, 1860; Civil War
letters of Cap- tain Chauncey (on loyalty to the Union, use of torpedoes). Certificate
allowing John Hughes & Son to use patented corpse preserver in their undertaking
business. Account of expenses of Griggs, attorney, relating to the estate of George W.
Hughes. 28 items, 1802-1888.
HUGHES, JUDGE SAMUEL, COURT DOCKET, MS. 1775 Court docket for October
term, 1805, of Samuel Hughes (b. 1741), a justice of the Washington County Court and
Orphan's Court: list of a few cases of 1799-1804; prominent residents mentioned include
Jonathan Hager, Tench Ringgold, Thomas Beall, Jacob Schnebly, Benjamin Clag- gett,
and Joseph Spriggs. 1 vol., 1799-1805
HUGHES, THOMAS, PAPERS, MS. 1982 Letters on legal affairs and business
appointments from attorney Charles J. Bonaparte (1851-1921) to his client Thomas
Hughes (1850-1941) and one from Hughes to Bonaparte. Pedley, 188-89, 674 5 items,
1883-1906
HUGHES, THOMAS, PAPERS, MS. 2056 Twelve letters, 1908-16, to attorney Thomas
Hughes from Mrs. W. M. Ellicott about a nurse's fund; his sister, Mary Jane Moneure,
about financial matters; and his client, Harper Pennington, about references for his future
son-in-law, his own divorce, terms of settlement involving the return of some books by
John James Audubon. Funeral announcements, 1874, for Mrs. Edward P. Harrison. 13
items, 1874-1916
HULL, WILLIAM S., PAPERS, MS. 2135 journal of Hull's (1822-1909) journey to
California from Baltimore, 1849: evening entertainments; meals; weather; marine life;
ship's course; various South American cities visited; bull fighting; architecture; agriculture; racial characterizations; expenditures. A copy of Hull's speech on westward
expansion, his fictional article on the "History" of a dime, and a 1909 newspaper clipping
on Hull's life. Deposit only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner. 3
items, 1840-49, 1909
HULL, WILLIAM S., PAPERS, MS. 2135.1 Odd Fellows membership certificate, 1849;
marriage certificate of Wil- liam S. Hull (1822-1909), 1859; checkbook, 1861-86; letter
from Joseph T. Hull discussing the Hull genealogy, 1898; poems written by Hull. Deposit
only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner. 6 items, 1847-98
HUNGERFORD, JAMES, POEMS, MS.473.1 Volume of poems entitled Guendoleen
and Other Poems, dated Reisters- town, 1850, and composed by James Hungerford. 1
vol., 1850.
HUNGERFORD PAPERS, MS.473 Manuscripts of two unpublished novels by James
Hungerford-The Frights at Playwood, 1867, and The Mystery of Eldan (in 22 parts), c.
1870. 2 items, 1867, 1870.
HUNT ALBUM, MS.474.1 Album of Miss Esther Hunt, with signatures of Theodore
Roosevelt, A. C. Ritchie, and others. Letters from representatives of the White House and
Buckingham Palace, acknowledging letters from Miss Hunt. 1 vol., 1901-1918.
HUNT CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOK, MS.474 Clippings on Civil War, 1861-1862, pasted
into a Baltimore City directory, all taken from Baltimore newspapers. Clippings on
World War I, 1914- 1915. This volume may have been compiled by Miss Esther Hunt
(donor). 1 vol., 1861-1862,1914-1915.
HUPPMANN LETTERBOOK, MS.475 Letterbook of Nicholas Huppmann, Baltimore
dry goods merchant, with letters to Andreas Popplein of Frankfurt, and other German
correspondents. Letters are in German and English. 1 vol., 1845-1857.
JOHN E. HURST AND COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 2061 Baltimore dry goods and
notions firm: letters from salesmen requesting the filling of orders and commenting on
competition prices; orders from companies in Baltimore, Danville (Virginia), New York,
Savannah, Bos- ton, and Chicago. 44 items, 1902
HUTTON PAPERS, MS.1323 Correspondence of Major Nathaniel Henry Hutton, chief
engineer and president of the Baltimore Harbor Board, about harbor matters and Jones
Falls improvements. Two letters from Benjamin H. Latrobe to Richard B. Magruder
about Annapolis Harbor, 13 and 18 March, 1818. Policy M-1222 to Mrs. Meta M.
Hutton, The Spring Garden Insurance Company, Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania, April 1,
1891. 40 items, 1876-1877.
HUTZLER PAPERS, MS.476 Correspondence, 1867-1911, of David Hutzler and family.
Includes correspondence between David and his wife, Ella [Gutman] Hutzler, their
children, members of the Gutman family, and other relatives. Many aspects of social
history are covered, and there are accounts of trips abroad and to resorts in Florida, etc. 6
boxes, 1867-1911.
HUTZLER PAPERS, MS.476.1 Account books, including journals, ledgers, daybook,
receipt book and expense accounts of Hutzler Brothers, 1879-1897. 8 vols., 1869,18791897.
HYATT ALBUM AND PAPERS, MS.1007 Collection of letters, 1859-1901, to Alpheus
Hyatt from Louis Agassiz, Alexander Graham Bell, Spencer Baird, Joseph Henry,
Herbert Putnam, Justin Windsor, and others, on literary and botanical subjects, all in one
volume. Correspondence of Hyatt and U. T. Gulick on the shells of the Sandwich Islands.
Two printed sketches of Hyatt. 1 vol. and 30 items, 1859-1928.
HYDE ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.480 Account book of John Hyde, blacksmith of Prince
George's County, Mary- land, giving a record of work done on farm tools, furniture,
horse-shwing, etc., for customers who included Clement Hill, Benedict Calvert, Charles
Carroll, Jr., and Daniel Carroll. 1 vol., 1759-1763.
HYDE, GEORGE W., FARM BOOK, MS. 2429 Record of a Prince George's County
farmer including information on crops, sales, and purchases. 1 vol., 1840-88
HYDE, MOSES, DIARY, MS.1131 Personal diary from 1830-1833 of Moses Hyde,
Assistant Superintendent at the Oldtown Factory School. Also involved with the
"Sabbath School at Brooks Factory." Clipping enclosed (1836) records the marriage of
Mr. Moses Hyde to Miss Anna Maria Pechin, daughter of Colonel Wm. Pechin. 1 vol.,
1830-1833 (1836).
HYDE PAPERS, MS.1324 Collection of photocopies. Correspondence of Thomas Hyde
of Annapolis with Perkins, Buchanan & Brown of London, 1765-1774, regarding
purchase of merchandise; shipping invoices of Thomas Hyde; John Gillard's citizenship
papers, 1800; miscellaneous Hyde family items, 1765-1813. 45 items, 1765-1813.
HYGEIA HOTEL RECORDS, MS. 1877.1 Letters from Harrison Phoebus (1840-86),
proprietor of the Hygeia Hotel in Old Point Comfort, Virginia, to Samuel Moor
Shoemaker (1821- 84) of Baltimore County about changes taking place at the hotel,
guests, and managerial problems; letters to Shoemaker from those accepting or declining
his invitations to visit the Hygeia; letters to Augusta E. C. Shoemaker from Phoebus;
letters to both Samuel Shoemaker and Augusta Shoemaker from F. N. Pike, the hotel's
manager; mortgage agreements for the hotel, 1876 and 1881; transfer of title, 1874;
statement of the cost of the building, furniture, and equipment, 1874-75; legal case
involving the hotel and its former owners, John E. Clard and Henry Wilson; correspondence with the United States Secretary of War about enlargement and renovation of the
hotel, 1874-76 and 1883. 1 box,1874-85
IGLEHART, JAMES D., PAPERS, MS. 2384 Letters written to Dr. James D. Iglehart
(1850-1934), Baltimore physician, about patients, medical problems, involvement with
the Sons of the American Revolution and the Association of Veterans of the Mexican
War, the construction of a monument in recognition of Marylanders who died in the
Mexican War; account book from G. A. Lang's German and English school, 1870-71. 1
box,1870-1930
IGLEHART SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR SCRAPBOOK, MS.477 Clippings
concerning the Spanish-American War from April-May, 1898, collected by Captain
James D. Iglehart (1850-1934). Later clippings kept by Captain Iglehart in the same
volume concern the Fifth Regiment, Mary- land National Guard, and the Sons of the
American Revolution. 1 vol., 1898,1904-1907.
INDEPENDENT BEEF COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 1805 Baltimore gourmet food and
wine retail establishment: notebook with costs and retail prices of whiskey, gin, brandy,
and wine; volume of deposits and checks, 1946-50; record of daily purchases, 1950;
wholesale liquor dealer's books of purchases and sale, 1937-40, and monthly report,
1938-41. 6 vols., 1937-50
INDEPENDENT FIRE COMPANY RECORD BOOKS, MS.478 Financial secretary's
book, 1823-1834, showing receipts and expenditures of the Independent Fire Company.
Minute book, 1838-1853, containing constitution and by-laws, minutes of monthly
meetings, names of members, lists of fires. 2 vols., 1823-1853.
INDEPENDENT GREYS MINUTE BOOK, MS.479 Minute book of the Independent
Greys Flank Company of the 53rd Regi- ment, Maryland Volunteers, commanded by
Captains Robert Hall and James 0. Law. 1 vol., 1841-1848.
INDUSTRIAL BUREAU OF BALTIMORE SCRAPBOOKS, MS.1503 Collection of
fourteen scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, etc., concerning industry and business in
Baltimore, 1919-1936. Five typescripts prepared for the following manufacturing
companies: C. F. Burgess Laboratories, Inc., December, 1933; Steere Engineering
Company, January, 1927; Hinde & Dauch Paper Company, August, 1927; an unidentified
foundry; and one typescript prepared for real estate boards to interest them in locating
their industries in Baltimore. 14 vols. and 5 items, 1919-1936.
INDUSTRIAL BUREAU SURVEY RECORDS, MS. 1503.1 Surveys by the Industrial
Bureau of Baltimore on the port of Baltimore as a location for business and industry:
photographs; maps; charts; data on distribution of goods and markets; housing and labor
statistics; business profiles of the Maxwell Motors and Columibia Graphaphone plants in
Baltimore; excerpts from Baltimore magazine on businesses, 1935-5 1. Pedley, 839 2
boxes, 1926-51 INDUSTRIAL NOTES, MS.481 Typed transcripts of newspaper
advertisements relating to craftsmen, artisans, etc., in 18th and early 19th century
Maryland (c. 1727-1805), arranged alphabetically by trade. Transcripts are 20th century
and may have been made by Ralph J. Robinson (donor). 3 vols., 20th century.
INGLE, EDWARD, PAPERS, MS.1019 Typescripts of articles by Edward Ingle, mainly
relating to ecclesiastical and business affairs. Newspaper clippings of articles by Ingle.
Carbon copies of Ingle's letters to various correspondents. 1 box, late 19th century-c.
1920.
INGLE LODGE FOR GIRLS RECORDS, MS. 1791 Washington, D. C. lodge for girls
run by Mary Addison Ingle (1869- 1955): two volumes with the name, dates of arrival
and departure, home address, church, occupation, and age of each girl; one volume
registers the participants of the annual reunions of former lodgers. 1 box, 1912-49
INGLE PAPERS, MS.1000 Papers of William Ingle relating to his affairs as a banker,
especially the establishment of the Federal Reserve Banks and other local matters.
Included is correspondence and bound stenographers minutes concerning the Federal
Reserve Banks. 5 boxes, 1909-1931.
INGLE PAPERS, MS.1325 Letters to Edward Ingle, managing editor of the
Manufacturer's Record, a Baltimore newspaper. Mainly include letters from James R.
Randall on public affairs and the condition of the south, 1898-1907, and from Gustavus
M. Pinckney, Charleston, South Carolina, lawyer, on southern problems, including the
Ogden movement and Negro labor, 1905-1907. Correspon- dence with Woodrow Wilson
on current affairs, such as the tariff, income tax, etc., 1901-1914. Card from John H. B.
Latrobe, March, 1883. Letter from donor, William Ingle, May, 1936. 102 items, 18831917, 1936.
INGLE, RICHARD, COLLECTION, MS. 2430 Transcripts from the proceedings of
lawsuits in the High Court of Admiralty involving Richard Ingle (1609-ca. 1653) and his
rebellion in Maryland. Complaints mention Thomas Cornwallis, Thomas Copley (15951652), Margaret Brent (1600-70), John Glover, and John Brooks. 1 item, 1645
INGLE SCRAPBOOKS, MS.483 Clippings of articles written by Edward Ingle,
Baltimore newspaperman, on subjects of all kinds, including editorials, book reviews, etc.
13 vols., 19th-20th century.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT PAPERS, MS.484 Manuscript pamphlet (apparently
unpublished) by a "considerable stockholder" (unidentified), describing the potential
benefits to Baltimore and Washington, D. C. of a projected system of inland navigation,
1820. Specific canals mentioned go from Baltimore to Washington; the Ohio Canal,
Phila- delphia, and Middletown. The title of the pamphlet is Internal Improvements. 1
vol., c. 1820.
IRVING ASSOCIATION MINUTE BOOK, MS.485 Minutes of the Irving Association,
a literary society at New Windsor, Car- roll County, Maryland. Show readings of
contemporary literary works, etc. 1 vol., 1869-1871.
IRWIN ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.486 Ledgers, account books showing receipts and
payments, mainly relating to Thomas Irwin, Jr. (profession unknown). Inventory and
administration account of the estate of Mary Tyson (relative of Thomas Irwin through his
marriage to Eleanor Tyson). Expense and letterbook of George C. Irwin, stockbroker,
1845-1846, with accounts 1850-1870. List with signatures and addresses of Baltimore
ladies (unidentified-may relate to a civic league), n. d. 9 vols., 1820-1894, and n. d.
ISAACS, BERTHA P., COLLECTION, MS.487 Typed diaries of Miss Isaacs's trips
abroad, 1922, 1925, 1931. French translation by Miss Isaacs of Bulwer Lytton's Lady of
Lyons (4 vols.), made at Mme. Maurice's School. Notes and correspondence on the
Sutton, Bowmer, Shirley, Bull, and allied families, with typed memoranda by Miss
Isaacs. Family letters, including some from relatives in England during World War II.
Literature and pictures concerning Brent Broughton Church, Eng- land. Newspaper
articles on Maryland Heraldry, by Emily Emerson Lantz, and Virginia Heraldry, by Jane
Griffith Keys. 5 boxes, 1921-1943.
ISRAEL PAPERS, MS.488 Collection of the papers of Fielder C. Israel, Baltimore
merchant, and possibly an ordained Methodist minister, his family, and clients. Material
primarily relates to his business transactions and includes accounts, bills, receipts, etc.
Large collection of papers concerning land and estates in Baltimore, and miscellaneous
legal papers. Two volumes contain minutes of the "Society for the Relief of the Poor. . .
Methodist Episcopal Church," 1814-1817, and include account of property held by
Methodists in Baltimore. 14 boxes, 1790-1916.
JACKSON ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.489 Account book of R. I. Jackson, merchant of
Darlington, Harford County, Maryland, listing sales of cloth, staple foods, tobacco,
whiskey, salt, tea, etc. 1 vol., 1834 (April-December).
JACKSON, GEORGE S., PAPERS, MS.192 Scrapbook, mainly World War I period,
connected with George S. Jack- son's position as Vice-President of U. S. Grain
Corporation. Testimonials on Jackson's death in 1935, while President of Fairfield-
Western Maryland Dairy Company. 1 box, 1917-1935. JACKSON, HOWARD W.,
SCRAPBOOKS, MS. 1781 Newspaper clippings chronicling the Baltimore mayoral
administration of Howard W. Jackson (1871-1960), especially the campaign of 1926-27.
15 vols, 1925-27
JACKSON (MCKIM), LEONORA, PAPERS, MS. 1780 Scrapbooks, diaries, letters,
reviews, and newspaper clippings relating to the life and career of American violinist
Leonora Jackson (1878-1969): scrapbooks, 1852-58, 1893-97, 1899-1906, and 1930-31
of programs, some reviews of her performances, telegrams, and newspaper clippings
advertising and praising her work; diaries, 1894-97, 1899, and 1901-02 of her European
concert tours describing cities she played in and opinions on her performances. 10 boxes,
1852-58, 1890-1931
JAMESTOWN SCRAPBOOK, MS.490 Clippings relating to the preparations for
Maryland's participation in the Jamestown Exposition of 1906. 1 Vol., c. 1906.
JANNEY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.491 journal kept by Strainge Backhouse, a Quaker
store keeper, for Joseph Janney, owner of a store in Loudon County, Virginia, showing
sales of quantities of rum and a great variety of miscellaneous goods. Accuracy of the
accounts is formally attested by Backhouse. 1 Vol. (pages 1-126 missing), 1773-1776.
JANNEY, MAHON HOPKINS, PAPERS, MS. 1985 Three letters written to Janney from
a Mitton M. W. of Baltimore describing that city's social life; two letters to Janney from
James Paul of Alexandria, Virginia also describing social life. 5 items, 1864
JARBOE, JAMES, PAPERS, MS.492 Commissions, returns, and letters, pertaining to the
militia commanded by James Jarboe of Great Mills, St. Mary's County, Maryland.
Included are his commissions as Lieutenant, Captain, Major, and Colonel of the 12th
Regiment, Maryland Militia, St. Mary's County, 1812-1834. Also in the collection are
commissions of William Jarboe, July, 1845, and John F. McGill, August, 1837. Specimen
of printing by Franklin & Hall, Philadelphia. 51 items, 1812-1845.
JARRETT LEDGER, MS.1469 Ledger, 1887-1894, kept by Abraham Lingan Jarrett,
clerk of Harford County Court and resident of Bel Air. Contains records of court cases
with costs, etc. 1 Vol., 1887-1894. JAY FAMILY PAPERS MS. 1828 Letters addressed
to Mrs. Martha Griffith Smith, wife of Alexander L. Smith of Swan Creek near Havre de
Grace, Maryland, 1785-1815: family news concerning health and the weather; references
to Alexandria, Vir- ginia and Georgetown in Washington, D.C.; correspondents in the
collection include members of the Jay family, 1883-85, and the Davis family, 1806 and
1844. Other papers include a sale of a slave to Alexander L. Smith, 1791; a bill for
putting a slave in irons, 1806; some genealogical information on the Davis family, 1844;
two scrapbooks owned by John Jay of poetry and mathematical word problems, ca. 1840.
1 box, 1787-1885 JAY PAPERS, MS. 1947 Personal letters and papers, 1849-92, of
Mary Gouldsmith Elizabeth Jay of Harford County and her husband, John Jay (d. 1892):
testimonial to Jay, 1892, and his will, 1890; a recipe; a volume of poems, 1807-26; a
speech by Mary Jay's father, James G. Davis of Monroe County, Alabama,
commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the issue of the Declaration of Independence,
1826; notes describing the portraits of Rachel Ashe Webb (of Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania and Port Deposit, Maryland) and her children, Rachel Webb Croswell
Murphy and Caroline Webb Tome, and other family members. 20 items, 1807-92, 1970
JEFFERSON AND BRADDOCK HEIGHTS RAILROAD COMPANY ACCOUNT
BOOK, MS.493 Daybook for the construction of the Jefferson and Braddock Heights
Rail- road, Frederick County, Maryland, with items for salaries and supplies, AugustNovember, 1906. 1 Vol., 1906.
JENCKS PAPERS, MS.516 Personal and business papers of Francis M. Jencks (18461918), lawyer. Include reports and correspondence relating to Mr. Jencks's work with the
Association for the Improvement of the Condition of the Poor, the Country School for
Boys, and other organizations. Also included are business papers of Francis H. Jenks,
prominent banker. 2 boxes, 1840-1916.
JENCKS PAPERS, MS.516.1 The subject of this collection is the Thomas-Jencks house,
Mount Vernon Place. There are letters from the real estate firm of Bedford & Houlton,
correspondence in regard to the transfer of the property from the estate of Dr. John
Hanson Thomas to Francis M. Jencks, bill of sale, tax receipts, insurance policies, and
terms of the agreement between F. M. Jencks and Douglas H. Thomas, trustee of the
estate. 14 items, 1892-1893.
JENIFER PAPERS, MS.1326 Letters from Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer to Governor
William Paca on financing of state government and on sales of wheat and tobacco to raise
money, payment of soldiers in Maryland Line, and compensation of civil employees. 17
items, 1782-1785.
JENKINS PAPERS, MS.1327 Miscellaneous group of unrelated papers, named for
donor, C. F. Jenkins. Include indenture, 1729, of George and Elizabeth Goodwin (copy
made 1753); deposition of Thomas Himmons on the boundary of Sussex County,
Delaware, 1759; copy of 1772 note of hand of Samuel and Robert Purviance to Benson &
Postlethwaite, and of legal matters arising from it. Invoice of merchandise shipped on the
Grampius [sic] by Mark Alexander to Daniel Fox of St. Croix, July 28, 1774; letter, 1767,
from William Peters to an unknown correspondent. Material of E. F. Jones, Colonel,
commanding the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment-appeal to his men, military orders, July,
1861. 11 items, 1729-1861.
JENKINS, MRS. THOMAS C., PAPERS, MS.512 Scrapbook dealing with Catherine
Key (Mrs. Thomas) Jenkins's collection of Key family portraits, and the presentation of
the original manuscript of The Star-Spangled Banner to the Maryland Historical Society.
Clippings and papers on the genealogy of the Key-Jenkins family, and letters from Mrs.
Jenkins to members of the family, 1952-1953. 1 vol., 1952-1953.
JENNE PAPERS, MS.1328 Letters and accounts of Captain Benjamin Jenne, who
commanded ships in trade with West Indies, Liverpool, and Mediterranean ports. Dealt in
cloth, sugar, etc. 100 items, 1793-1804.
JENNINGS LETTERBOOK, MS.494 Volume contains copies of letters from Robert C.
Jennings of Richmond, Virginia, concerning supplies of food and clothing for military
units in Virginia and North Carolina, 1814-1815. 1 vol., 1814-1815. JESSOP FAMILY
PAPERS, MS. 2345 Baltimore County farmers: correspondence of William Jessop Ward
(I 838-58), William Jessop (I 838-65), Edward H. Barry (I 859-60), Charles L. Jessop
(1868), and Abram J. Jessop (1878-86), about land purchases and sales in Baltimore
County, Clinton County, Iowa and Scotland County, Missouri; letters of William Jessop,
1839, and William Jessop Ward, 1845, concern the recovery of runaway slaves formerly
owned by William Jessop; legal papers, 1831-1918, include mortgages, property
agreements, estate papers; an 1839 appointment of John Sloan to recover William
Jessop's runaway slaves; tax receipts, 1831-74, from Maryland, Iowa, and Missouri;
insurance receipts and policies, 1849-56; financial statements, 1851-77, with a notebook
of expenses for an 1851 trip to the West; receipts, 1840-1926, for rent, clothing, board,
and cemetery lots and tombstones; land papers, 1744-1904, include deeds, plats, surveys,
lists of land warrants, agreements and title abstracts for land in Maryland, Iowa, and
Missouri. 1 box,1744-1926
JESTER, JOHN R., ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.495 Vol. 1, records of births in
Registration District No. 118, kept by John R. jester of Church Creek, Dorchester
County, as justice of the Peace, 1914- 1919. Two volumes of accounts relating to jester's
work as a blacksmith and wheelwright, 1904-1914, 1917-1921. Show work done
(miscellaneous repairs, farm work, including threshing, shoeing of horses, repair of bicycles); detailed record of personal expenses, including food, church collection, etc.;
expenses connected with the business (supplies of tractor oil, etc.); record of sale of eggs,
1918; a few entries for work performed, 1927. Second volume has entries on cases before
jester as justice, 1903-1911. 3 vols., 1903-1921 (1927).
JOERNDT, CLARENCE V., COLLECTION, MS. 2229 Notes, correspondence, and
photocopies of documents collected by Joerndt for his Saint Ignatius, Hickory, and Its
Missions (Baltimore: Publica- tion Press, Inc., 1973). 2 boxes, 1964-74
JOHN FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2353 Legal papers about land in Pennsylvania and
Virginia involving the John family, 1752-72; survey by John Welch, 1837; marriage
certificate of Greenberry D. M. Ditto and Mary Miller, 1864, and list of their children,
1865-84. 13 items, 1752-1884
JOHNS ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.500 Account books of Dr. Richard Johns, Anne
Arundel County physician. Con- tain record of treatment with charges to patients, 17531756, record of store sales at Pigg Point, 1762-1763. 2 vols., 1753-1756, 1762-1763.
JOHNS FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1838 Correspondence of the Johns family of Maryland
and Delaware: letters to Kensey Johns 11 (I 721-63) related to business affairs such as
ship repairs, costs for shipping various cargoes, and land sales, 1748; letters from Kensey
Johns III (I 759-1848) and his wife Ann (d. 1836) to their son John (I 796-1876) and his
wife Juliana referring to family health, travels, and church affairs; development of
factories in Newcastle, Delaware, 1835; memorandum of the announcement of the death
of Kensey Johns III published in the Philadelphia North American, 1848. Pedley, 1174 1
box,1748,1830-61
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING SCRAPBOOKS, MS. 2040
Three scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, and other printed
material relating to the Johns Hopkins nursing school's academic status, commencement
exercises, and faculty and students; history of the Johns Hopkins Hospital and University
including their roles in wartime; various research projects, curriculum, technological
innova- tions, anniversaries, and articles and obituaries of staff members; traditions such
as turtle derbies; items about the 1947 Congress of the International Council of Nurses. 3
vols., 1916-52
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PLAYSHOP RECORDS, MS. 1658 Scrapbook of
minutes, play programs, newspaper clippings, and meeting notices, 1923-65; files on bylaws, membership, committees, meetings, and finance,1949-65. 2 boxes, 1923-65
JOHNSON ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.499 Entry book kept by Joshua Johnson (17421802), from 1771-1775, showing complete details of cargoes shipped to Maryland from
London, names of ships and masters. Cargoes include clothing, spices, kitchenware, yard
goods, leather, and many other finished products from England and her possessions.
Tobacco seems to have been the major return cargo. In rear of volume, accounts of
Wallace, Davidson & Johnson, showing shipping invoices for Maryland tobacco, 17721774. Includes accounts with various Maryland planters, including Charles Carroll of
Carrollton, Thomas Ringgold. 1 vol., 1771-1775.
BAKER JOHNSON PAPERS, MS. 1656 Family correspondence of this Frederick,
Maryland lawyer (I 748-181 1) with his wife, Catherine Worthington Johnson (1 7611814); his daughter, Mrs. Catherine W. Ross, of York, Pennsylvania; and his father-inlaw, Nicholas Worthington. Also a 1773 letter from William Lux discussing the sale of
an indentured servant. 13 items, 1773-1809 JOHNSON, ELEANOR MURDOCK,
PAPERS, MS.2158 Letters exchanged between Eleanor and Richard Potts (I 753-1808)
and Eleanor and George Murdock (I 743-1803) discussing deaths, visits, and other family
news; a certificate of survey, 1772, to William Murdock Beale and Elisha Beale from
Henry Harford, the proprietor of Maryland. 6 items, 1772-1816
JOHNSON, JAMES, PAPERS, MS.1604 Genealogy of the Johnson family in Maryland.
Biographical sketch of Thomas Johnson and obituary. List and sketches of
"Revolutionary Wor- thies in Maryland." Reminiscences of the Revolution by James
Johnson. List of Maryland Officers, "Flying Camp," 1776-1777 (made ? 19th century).
Three letters from James Johnson to General John S. Smith, President of the Maryland
Historical Society, dated 1827-1849, including information on the exploration of the
Potomac, reminiscences of George Washington, and a catalog of professors and students
at St. John's College, Annapolis, 1789-1795. Three letters to James Johnson-from J.
Barratt on a sermon concerning George Washington, 1832; from James Lamnan on
Washing- ton's Centennial; and from George Washington Parke Custis, on Washington.
17 items, c. 1827-1849.
JOHNSON, JOHN HENRY, ALBUM, MS.435 Album entitled Poems on Several
Occasions, undated, by John Henry Johnson (d. 1804). 1 vol., n. d.
JOHNSON, JOHONNAT & COMPANY LETTERBOOK, MS.498 Letterbook of
Johnson, Johonnat & Company, Commission merchants of Baltimore and Boston. Many
of the letters are between the pafterS in dle firm (Henry Johnson, Francis and George
Johonnat) and deal with family and business affairs, and economic conditions in
Baltimore. The rest of the correspondence is directed to business connections of the firm,
among whom are Hewes & Anthony of Philadelphia; Ludlow & Goold of New York;
Noah Parker of Portsmouth, Rhode Island; and John Bromfield, Isaac Codman, Stephen
Higginson, Daniel Sargent, John Boies, Simeon Mayo, and Robert Cooper, all apparently
of Boston. 1 vol., 1783-1785.
JOHNSON LYCEUM RECORD BOOK, MS.636 Minutes of the Johnson Lyceum, a
debating society in Howard County, also known as the "Howard Lyceum." Volume also
contains fragmentary minutes of a Methodist Episcopal building committee. 1 vol., 18651867,1871.
JOHNSON, MARY ANN, MUSIC BOOK, MS.497 Volume contains MS. music both
contemporary with the volume (c. 1830), and pre-dating it, written out by Mary Ann
Johnson. 1 vol., c. 1830.
JOHNSON PAPERS, MS.1329 Letters and documents covering Reverdy Johnson's work
as Commissioner to settle the conflict between General Butler and the consuls and
merchants of New Orleans. Includes correspondence with many individuals, drafts of
letters to Butler, William H. Seward, etc. c. 400 items, 1862.
JOHNSON, REVERDY, LETTERS, MS.1330 Miscellaneous group of letters (formed by
a dealer) to various correspondents on business and other subjects. Includes ALS by
Reverdy Johnson. Bills and receipts from the Citizens' Bank of Louisiana, with signatures
of Alexander M. Clayton, C. G. M. Memminger, and J. W. Curley (Clerk of the C. S.
District Court of Louisiana). 50 items, 1846-1876. JOHNSON, REVERDY PAPERS,
MS. 1840 Five volumes of scrapbooks, mostly of newspaper clippings, related to
Johnson's (1796-1876) national and international political career: the Meteor case; the
Cassius case; British neutrality and the blockade of Southern ports during the Civil War;
the Alabama claims dispute with Great Britain; the Louisiana controversy; articles
concerning Johnson's death in 1876. Two boxes of correspondence: letters from Fitz-John
Porter, Hamilton Fish, Lord Clarendon, and George C. Meade; invitations from the
Queen of England; testimonials; papers relating to the Reverdy Johnson memorial.
Pedley, 872-73 5 boxes, 1818-76
JOHNSON, REVERDY, PAPERS, MS. 1840.1 Testimonials to Reverdy Johnson (17961876), American minister to the Court of Saint James, from the people of Scotland, the
Coal Trade Association of the Counties of Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle upon
Tyne and Gateshead Chamber of Commerce, and mayor, alderman, and burgesses of the
Borough of Sunderland. Testimonials stress friendship of the United States and Great
Britain and the adoption of free trade. Pedley, 872-73 4 oversized items, 1869
JOHNSON, ROGER, ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.496 Business records of Roger Johnson,
owner of Bloomsbury Mills, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Frederick County, Maryland. Vol. I
daybook, 1806-1812, showing wheat, rye, bran, and corn purchased, and flour, shorts,
and middlings ground. Vol. 2, invoice book, 1806-1812, showing quantities of cloth and
clothing purchased. Vol. 3, ledger, 1812-1842, with individual accounts, including one
for provisions (volume continues after Johnson's death in 1831). 3 vols., 1806-1842.
JOHNSTON AND DONALDSON PAPERS, MS.1564 Family and business papers of
members of the Johnston and Donaldson families. Include genealogy made by Samuel
Johnston, c. 1767, petition from him to go to Philadelphia to take oath of citizenship, etc.,
c. 1775. Thomas Donaldson material includes letters to him from George Brown in the
Civil War; license to practice law in Maryland; business papers, 1891. Letter concerning
the Smithsonian Institution, to George Willard, 1845. Land papers, 1731-1880, with
names including T. Davis, Caleb Dorsey, Joseph Cole, George Fislage, and others. Land
concerned includes Bear Bottom, Linthicum's Revenge, Chew's Vineyard, and land in
Anne Arundel County, 1842, Baltimore City, 1871. Papers on land held successively by
Mary Caton (Marchioness of Wellesley), Louisa Caton (Duchess of Leeds), and James
Wood. Will of Caleb Goodwin, 1855, with inventory of slaves, livestock, etc. 25 items,
1767-1891. JOHNSTON, CHRISTOPHER, PAPERS, MS. 1695 Papers of Christopher
Johnston (I 750-1819), Baltimore banker: records of a case concerning the estate of John
Thompson of Frederick County, 1772-1803; records of the case of Christopher Johnston
and Charles Carroll of Carrollton against William Pumphrey and Ebenezer Stewart over
land in Anne Arundel County, 1765-1803; miscellaneous deeds of Johnston, 1807-12;
poem in memory of Michael Christian, Jr. addressed to Mrs. Susanna Smith Johnston;
1781 letter from Johnston to his wife Susanna Smith Johnston describing his journey to
join Lafayette's command (Johnston was a member of the Baltimore Light Dragoons);
1791 letter from Johnston to one of his children advising him on his educational studies.
33 items, 1710-1812
JONES, ALFRED, PAPERS, MS.2016 Letters from W. S. Baker, Edward Everett, W.
Lewis Fraser, Augustus St. Gaudens, and G. Hilton Scribner to painter and engraver
Jones (I 819- 1900): contracts for completion of work; newspaper clippings concerning
his career; certificates stating his United States citizenship and membership in the
Yonkers Horticultural Society; acknowledgements of gifts to his daughters. 98 items,
1841-1913
JONES COLLECTION OF DORCHESTER COUNTY LAND PAPERS, MS. 1744
Miscellaneous Dorchester County land papers and a few wills of the following families:
Kelley, Jones, Hooper, Woolford, McNamara, Eaton, Mister, and Fallin. 1 box,17211891
JONES, COLONEL EDWARD F., PAPERS, MS.1331 Correspondence pertaining to the
activities of the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Colonel Edward F. Jones
in Maryland, April- July, 1861. Letters to and from Colonel Jones regarding the riots of
April 19, 1861, the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment, and command of the Baltimore
Military District, 1861. Letters from General B. F. Butler on supplies; Major George
William Brown regarding return of epaulettes; General George Cadwalader on shipment
of supplies by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, interception of trains, command of troops
at Relay; letters from General N. P. Banks on the re-enlistment of the Sixth
Massachusetts Regiment, and its transportation home; letters from parents concerning the
apprehension of their sons who left home to enlist. 26 items, 1861. JONESHOLLYDAY PAPERS, MS. 1717 Family letters of the Jones and Hollyday families of
Queen Anne's County: advice on planting; purchases of clothing; social invitations;
weather conditions; health; tobacco. Principal family members include James Hollyday
(fl. 1749-74) and Anna Maria Chew Hollyday Jones (fl. 1804-18). Pedley, 784-91 8
items, 1749-1819 JONES, J. WEBSTER, SCRAPBOOKS, MS. 2449 Scrapbooks,
compiled by J. Webster Jones (I 893-197 1), of newspaper articles and photographs
relating to the history and events in Baltimore and Maryland. Materials on architecture,
institutions, historic buildings, Baltimore's flower markets, sports and recreation, and
businesses. 7 vols., 1948-69
JONES HERD BOOK, MS.1062 Record book of the dairy herd of T. Milton Jones,
Venmeer Farm, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Shows sales, pedigrees, etc. Diagrams
of markings of particular animals. Miscellaneous photographs, and correspondence with
the BreedersAssociation, 1921. 1 vol., 1921. JONES, NORRIS, PAPERS, MS. 2186
Letters from Jones to his mother Margaret Jones, written on a fourteen- month trip to
Quaker meetings in North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Delaware, and Maryland; a diary,
1788, discusses meetings visited in Maryland-Herring Creek, Indian Spring, Sandy
Spring, Georgetown, Annapolis, Elkridge, Baltimore, Gunpowder, Little Falls, Abington,
Cecil, Chester, Queen Anne's, Tuckahoe, Bayside, Choptank, and Marshy Creek. 9 items,
1770, 1786-88
JONES PAPERS, MS.501 A miscellaneous collection of 18th and 19th century material.
Includes copy of petition, 1753, from Frederick, Lord Baltimore, to the King on the
boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania. Large collection of deeds, patents,
surveys and grants of land, copies of wills, etc., mainly relating to property in Worcester
and Somerset Counties, and mainly pertaining to Isaac Jones. Series of letters from
various War Department secretaries concerning pensions to be paid to John Jones and
Levin Willin. Printed narrative of the United States expedition to "the Corea7 (Korea),
1871, reprinted from the Shanghai Evening Courier. 1 box, 1729-1871.
JONES PAPERS, MS.518 Correspondence of the Jones family of Walnut Grove and
Patapsco Neck on the borders of Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties, Maryland, especially Susanna and Thomas Jones. Two account books of Captain Philip Graybilrs
Company, German Battalion, Continental Army, 1776-1791. One account book, c. 18001802, only partially filled, and of unknown origin, containing newspaper clippings pasted
over manuscript entries. 1 box and 1 vol., 1707-1907.
JONES PAPERS, MS.1332 Small collection of land grants and indentures, mainly
pertaining to Fred- erick County, 1742-1827. Many relate to Abraham Jones (fl. early
19th century) of Libertytown. 12 items, 1742-1827.
JONES RECORD BOOKS, MS.517 journals kept by judge Thomas Jones of Patapsco
Neck and Walnut Grove on the borders of Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties.
Contain full inventories of servants, slaves, stock, grain, tools, and furniture; daily entries
on winds, weather, stock, work, and general subjects. From 1779 there are monthly tables
of vessels passing Walnut Grove on their way to Baltimore, charted by type. 28 vols.,
1779-1812.
JOPPA COURT HOUSE PETITIONS, MS. 1707 Group of manuscript petitions to Gov.
Horatio Sharpe against the removal of the Baltimore County Courthouse from Joppa and
a printed advertisement giving notice that the petition will be circulated. Published in the
Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland 1758-1761. Archives of
Maryland, vol. 56, ed. J. Hall Pleasants (Baltimore: Maryland Historical Society, 1939),
pp. 520-21, 566-80. 10 items, 1768
JOPPA TOWN COMMISSIONERS' RECORD BOOK, MS. 1945 Proceedings of the
commissioners for laying out Joppa Town in Balti- more County for the surveying of
land, division of lots, and land purchases. Pedley, 882 1 vol., 1724-31
JOPPA TOWN RECORDS, MS.502 Manuscript copy (1788) of the original volume
(1724-1731) concerning the laying out of plots for sale in Joppa Town (county seat of
Baltimore County, 1725-1768). 1 vol., 1788.
JUNIOR CHAPTER OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF SAINT ANDREW MINUTE
BOOK, MS. 2131 Attendance and business affairs of this Baltimore Episcopal
organization. 1 vol., 1901-2
JUVENILE POLEMICAL SOCIETY RECORDS, MS. 1660 Constitution, by-laws, and
minutes of this debating club probably located in Easton, Talbot County or Cambridge,
Dorchester County. Founding members included John B. Blake, Thomas G. Noyes, John
A. Adams, Cornelius McLean, James M. Cutts, Robert G. Kerr, James K. Parsons, and
Benjamin Ringgold. 1 vol., 1820-22
KAHN, FLORENCE RING, PAPERS, MS. 1518 Baltimore playwright and poet (18841964): two scrapbooks, 1939-49, of newspaper clippings, photographs, programs of plays
she authored, material pertaining to the Baltimore branch of American Pen Women;
letters, awards, and newspaper clippings concerning her speaking engagements;
miscellaneous material related to her plays including the script of "The Cry of Laughter,"
1947; annotated programs of her plays produced by the Children's Experimental Theater
and Baltimore Vagabonds; miscellaneous material regarding her pageant play
commemorating the opening of the Baltimore and Ohio Transportation Museum, 1953;
text of her obituary notice, 1964. 1 box,1930-53,1964
KATZ COLLECTION, MS.1333 Letters of various Maryland personalities collected and
donated by Mr. Joseph Katz. Subjects are personal and political. Included are a document
signed by J. P. Calhoun, Mayor of Baltimore, March 16, 1799; letter of John H. B.
Latrobe to W. D. Schier, November 22, 1848; Brantz; Mayer to H. J. Randall, September
26, 1852; Moissonier to Mr. Holandworth, June 22, 1793. 31 items, 1791-1949.
KATZ LETTER COLLECTION, MS.1124 A collection of autograph letters, 1794-1910,
given by Joseph Katz. Writers include Henry Ridgely Evans, T. Dix, Jr., Robert Goldsborough, George Fitzhugh, Augustine Daly, etc. Recipients include Abra- ham Lincoln
(July, 1861). 22 items, 1794-1910.
KAUFFMAN DAYBOOKS, MS.503 Account books of Frederick Kauffman's Baltimore
County harnessmaking, blacksmith's and dry goods business, 1784, 1813-1838, 18271830. Also show miscellaneous purchases of food, etc. At the end of vol. 1, Kauffman
began an account of his life and a narrative of the current political situation. Last pages of
vol. 2 used as a letterbook. 2 vols., 1784, 1813-1838, 1827-1830. KEATING FAMILY
PAPERS, MS. 1718 Family correspondence of the Keating family of Centreville, Queen
Anne's County: Elizabeth L. Keating to her children; letters from Mollie Goodwin
describing Annapolis social activities, 1880-88; Augustus and Margaret McCabe, 186076, and P. G. Hooper, 1855-70, with allusions to the Civil War in Maryland. 1 box,185596
KEECH, LILLIAN SUE, SCRAPBOOK, MS 1100 Volume dating from 1921-1929 with
miscellaneous newspaper and typed copies of the poems of Lillian Sue Keech from a
wide variety of publications. Occasional clippings on the work of other poets with
comments. 1 vol., 1921-1929.
KEENER ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.514 Receipt book, 1784-1789, of Christian Keener,
Baltimore merchant, showing purchases of brandy, bread, candies, coffee, flour, glass,
hay, pepper, rice, rum, soap, sugar, tea, wine, etc. 1 vol., 1784-1789.
KEIDEL, GEORGE C., PAPERS, MS. 2073 Correspondence, notes, and transcripts of
documents related to Keidel's (1868-1942) research on Dr. Adalbert J. Volck, Peter
Arnold Karthaus, and Jeb Stuart. Pedley, 888-91 40 items, 1909-39
KEIDEL PAPERS, MS.504 Letters received by Dr. George C. Keidel, professor at The
Johns Hopkins University, from numerous libraries, in answer to his enquiries to
ascertain the extent of their holdings of Americana published in Maryland. c. 300 items,
1927-1942.
KEIDEL PAPERS, MS.504.1 Correspondence and notes of Dr. George C. Keidel of The
Johns Hopkins University. Largely concerns Maryland imprints and newspapers. Also
articles on Mrs. Richard Caton, Catonsville, the earliest German newspapers of
Baltimore, romance and other studies. c. 100 items, 1927-1940.
KEIDEL PAPERS, MS.504.2 Manuscript copy of Jeb Stuart in Maryland, an
unpublished work by Dr. George C. Keidel, and letters to Dr. Keidel concerning
information on J. E. B. Stuart. 1 vol. and 53 items, 1927-1940.
KEIDEL PAPERS, MS.1622 Two notebooks of George C. Keidel giving the Union Card
Catalog references, the Libraries used, textbooks, periodicals, and bibliography for his
work on early German newspapers of Baltimore; Maryland newspapers; Catonsville
Lutheran Church, etc. Copy of letter written by Keidel to the Texas State Historical
Association, 1926. Letter to Keidel from the Librarian of the Pennsylvania Historical
Society, 1924. Account book of Emma L. Braun (Mrs. Louis Keidel), 1856. 3 vols. and 2
items, 1856, 1924-1940.
KELL PAPERS, MS.1132 Collection of the business and legal papers of judge Thomas
Ken. Consists of "Dockets delivered to the Gentlemen of the Bar," receipts for loans,
business debts, legal services, interest on investments, promissory notes, and general
bills. After judge Kell's death there are accounts paid by his estate, receipted bills of
Mary Ann and Emeline Kell. Many Maryland names occur, including that of Govemor
Augustus Bradford (m. Elizabeth Kell). c. 150 items, 1812-1895. KELLEY, CALEB
GUYER, COLLECTION, MS.1092 Material collected by Dr. Caleb Guyer Kelley
includes copy of Fluor-o- scope, Winter, 1958-1959, with an article on Frank Breyer.
Photocopy of an award to Breyer, 1957. Copy of Green Bag, the year book of the Class
of 1905, Baltimore City College; newspaper clippings concerning graduates of the City
College, 1905. Commencement programs, registers, class songs, etc., 50th anniversary
program. Letters from classmates concerning reunion and class matters. "Green Bag"
song, Class of 1905. Folder of papers of Dr. Alan Chesney, Secretary of the Class.
Miscellaneous clippings. H. L. Mencken material on Dr. Kelley, who made a life work of
collecting all material on the Class of 1905. Typed account of the origin of the collection.
1 box, 1905-1959. KELLEY, WILLIAM J., MANUSCIPT, MS. 2264 Manuscript
copy of an unpublished book, "Shipbuilding at Federal Hill, Baltimore," by William J.
Kelley (d. 1966): evolution of shipbuilding from the Thomas Morgan yard, 1773, to the
modern firm of Redman and Vane; brief biographical sketches of ship-builders; lists of
ships built; technical facts about ship construction; locations of yards; information on
Fells Point; a list of ship-builders on the Patapsco River, 1662-1961. 1 vol., ca. 1961
KELLY, J. REANEY, COLLECTION, MS. 1970 Material collected by J. Reaney Kelly
(b. 1895) for his research of the history of Anne Arundel County, primarily for his
Quakers in the Founding of Anne Arundel County, Maryland (Baltimore: Maryland
Historical Society, 1963): notes, newspaper and periodical clippings; correspondence;
photocopies of original documents on art, architecture, history, and religion of the
county. Register available. 23 boxes, 1950-72 KELLY PAPERS, MS.1334 Letters of
Cardinal Gibbons, Charles J. Bonaparte, and Governor Phillips Lee Goldsborough, 19131918. Deal with Sunday observance, prevention of gambling, etc. Letters are addressed to
Howard A. Kelly, M.D., of Baltimore. 12 items, 1913-1918.
WILLIAM J. KELLY FEDERAL HILL HISTORY MS. 1692 History compiled by
Baltimorean Kelley (1886-1966) about industries located in the Federal Hill section of
Baltimore: industries include glass, chemicals, fertilizers, and iron; maps and sketches; a
list of firsts for Baltimore industries, 1757-1965. 1 vol., undated
KELSO & FERGUSON ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.505 Ledger of the Baltimore merchant
firm of Kelso & Ferguson with entries for bills payable and receivable., the Union Bank
of Maryland, George W. Wait (agent), cash, commissions, and interest. Accounts with
John Jacob Astor, Marcus Denison, Gerard T. Hopkins, Christopher Johnston, Macdonald and Ridgely, William E. Mayhew, Baruch Willikin, John Southgate. Accounts of
ventures with ships to South America. 1 vol., 1824-1825. KEMP FAMILY PAPERS,
MS. 2335 Shipyard account books of Thomas Kemp (1779-1824) of Fells Point, 180415, relating to ship construction; account records of the Wades Point farm (Talbot
County) of Thomas Kemp, 1816-23, and John W. Kemp, 1833, with references to labor,
provisions, supplies, and personal expenses; diary of John W. Kemp, 1841-46, on
weather and farm activities and yearly summary of activities for 1855-57; waste books,
journals, and ledgers of an unknown Dublin merchant. Microfilm only; permission for
publication must be obtained from owner. 4 reels (nos. 470-72, 504), 1803-57
KEMP PAPERS, MS.1335 Papers collected by Ernest Kemp include small collection of
shares in the Hanover and Maryland Line Turnpike Company issued to Albert Seekamp
between 1808 and 1809. Two shares in the York and Maryland Line Turn- pike
Company. Administration of estate of Gottfried Hammer; administration of estate of
Frederick L. E. Amelung, 1843. 16 items, 1808-1843. KENLY, JOHN R., FACSIMILE
COLLECTION, MS. 1696 Photographic facsimiles made by Bachrach of Baltimore of
papers of Kenly (1818-91): Thomas H. Hicks to John R. Kenly, 14 May 1861, appointing
him to command the Maryland militia; Simon Cameron to John R. Kenly, 18 November
1861, appointing him colonel of the First Regiment of Maryland Volunteers; Edwin M.
Stanton to John R. Kenly, 22 August 1862, appointing him brigadier general of the
Maryland Volunteers for gallantry at the battle of Front Royal; Edwin M. Stanton to
Henry Winter Davis, 8 April 1865, about an unspecified assignment of Kenly; Edwin M.
Stanton to John R. Kenly, 24 July 1865, appointing him brevet major general of the
Maryland Volunteers; Reverdy Johnson to John R. Kenly, 21 August 1865,
congratulating him on an appointment; discharge paper of John R. Kenly, 17 June 1869;
W. H. Emory to John R. Kenly, 30 September 1872, about the conduct of the Maryland
regiment during the Mexican War. Pedley, 897 8 items, 1861-72
KENLY, JOHN R., PAPERS, MS. 1696.1 John R. Kenly's (1818-1891) military career,
primarily during the Civil War: appointments as colonel of the First Maryland Regular
Volunteers (1861), brigadier general of the volunteers (1862), major general (1865);
honorable discharge, 1869; newspaper clippings, 1861-65, related to his career, some
having to do with the Mexican War. 24 items, 1861-65
KENLY PAPERS, MS.507 Notes, marginalia, newspaper clippings, etc., concerning
witnessing claims for pensions in the Mexican War, the Union Veterans Association,
material relating to the recipients of John R. Kenly's book (Memoirs of a Volunteer in the
War with Mexico, Philadelphia, Lippincott & Co., 1873), references in the Baltimore
papers to him and his family, civic activities and honors, military matters of the Mexican
and Civil Wars, all during the period 1865- 1890. The collection is scattered throughout
the pages of two copies of Kenly's Memoirs. c. 200 items, 1846-1890.
KENNARD DAYBOOK, MS.506 Daybook of Alexander Kennard, merchant of
Chestertown, showing sales of dry goods and staple foods. 1 vol., 1785-1786.
KENNEDY-BOONE-KLOTS FAMILY PAPERS, MS.1136 Collection of letters,
photographs, and miscellaneous items relating to the Kennedy, Boone, and Klots families
of Maryland. Include letter books of William Kennedy, 1842-1847 (2 vols.).
Correspondence from various prisons in France during World War I, mainly between
Private Bernard Darr and Michael Bowler. Boone family papers. Commission,
appointment, and other official papers of judge William Marshall Boone (4 items). Blueprints of the estate of William Jenkins and Captain Kennedy. c. 2000 items, 1835-c.
1927. KENNEDY, JOHN PENDLETON, PAPERS, MS. 2152 Letters from Kennedy
(1785-1870) to Henry B. Dawson Isaac Lea, Hamlet Lee, A. B. Merriam, J. D. Toy, and
George Peabody about the Maryland Historical Society, a magazine subscription, and the
death of Kennedy's father-in-law. Pedley, 900 8 items, 1838-69
KENNEDY PAPERS, MS.1336 Miscellaneous group of letters to and papers collected
by John Pendleton Kennedy (1795-1870). Included are letter from Edmund Pendleton to
James Madison, April 21, 1790, relating his memories of the reception of the Stamp Act
in Virginia; John Adams to William Wirt, 1818, on men of the Revolutionary period;
Henry C. Carey to John P. Kennedy, December 8, 1834, concerning Edgar Allan Poe's
early work; poem, The Wants Of Man, by John Quincy Adams to Kennedy, August 21,
1841; N. P. Willis, "Letter no. XIV," from Martinique, April, 1852 (10 pp.); MS. leaf
from John Marshall's Life of Washington. Other correspondents include Andrew Jackson Donelson, Millard Fillmore, Sam Houston, James Monroe, St. George Tucker. 35
items, 1763-1856.
KENNEDY, THOMAS, PAPERS, MS.1337 Letters of Thomas Kennedy of Washington
County to Governors of Mary- land on various official matters such as appointments and
pardons. Com- ment on establishment of state tobacco warehouses. 10 items, 1820-1826.
KENT COUNTY COURT RECORDS, MS.411 Photostat negative copies of Liber A,
Liber B, and Liber C, Kent County Court, each with index. Longhand copy of Liber B.
Dates of copies unknown. 1 box, 1655-1676.
KENT COUNTY FARMERS' ALLIANCE RECORD BOOKS, MS.509 Records of the
Kent County, Maryland, branch of the Farmers' Alliance. Vol. I has minutes and
miscellaneous papers. Vol. 2 has financial accounts of the different local alliances
(Chestertown, Eastern Neck, Edesville, Lankford, Locust Grove, Lynch's, and Still
Pond). 2 vols., 1890-1892.
KENT COUNTY SCHOOL RECORDS, MS. 1708 Register of attendance and grades for
Kent County School No. 3, January 1880-April 1882, for the fourth and fifth grades;
notices of the Teachers Association of Kent County; essays on teaching, 1884; deeds and
plats of land for the county schoolhouses, many originally owned by the Frisby family.
22 items, 1855-84
KENT COUNTY TAX LIST, MS.508 Accounts, apparently kept by Rasin Gale (sheriff)
of county and town taxes in Kent County, Maryland. 1 vol., 1807.
KENT, FRANK R., PAPERS, MS.182 Speeches and typescript copies of writings of
Frank R. Kent. Correspon- dence with newspaper and nationally known figures, c. 19351953. 8 boxes, c. 1900-1953.
KENT, FRANK R., SCRAPBOOKS, MS.181 Scrapbooks with clippings of Frank R.
Kent's articles in the Sunpapers, The Great Game of Politics, 1923-1958 (period June,
1948-june, 1949 absent). 40 vols., 1923-1958.
KENT, FRANK R., SCRAPBOOKS, MS.181.1 Volumes of newspaper clippings, 18801902, collected by Frank R. Kent, of European letters of his uncle, Francis A.
Richardson. Letters concern all aspects of life in Europe-politics, etc. 2 vols., 1880-1902.
KENT, JAMES, PAPERS, MS. 2319 Description of his Journey from New York to
Washington, D.C., Decem- ber 1793, with mentions of Baltimore and Maryland; journal,
May 1821, of a trip from New York to Washington, D.C. again with statements on
Maryland. Microfilm only; originals at Library of Congress. 1 reel (no. 473), 1779-1821
KERR PAPERS, MS.1338 Letters to Mrs. Mary Elizabeth [Goldsborough] Kerr from
Elizabeth Kerr, 1851-1854; from Charles Goldsborough Kerr, 1851-1859; from Mrs.
Anna Maria Fitzhugh, 1852-1863; from Edward Leeds Kerr, 1853-1860. Letters from A.
C. Hayward, 1859-1861; from William Mills, 1859-1860 (overseer). Letters to Charles
Goldsborough Kerr, 1852-1884. Letters of David Kerr, Jr., re estate of Mrs. Rachel Leeds
Kerr (mother of David Kerr, Jr., and of John Leeds Kerr). c. 300 items, 1792-1884.
KEY FAMILY PAPERS, MS.650 Correspondence, 1724-1825, of Ross and Key
families, in Bexley, Kent, England, and Annapolis, Maryland. Includes letters by M.
Calvert, E. Dunscombe, B. Fairfax, E. Maynadier, A. Ross, E. Scott, and Helen Spratt;
several by Francis Scott Key. Original draft of Philip Key's will, 1763. Letters all relate
to family affairs. 33 items, 1724-1825. KEY, FRANCIS SCOTT, PAPERS, MS. 2199
Family and legal papers of Francis Scott Key (1779-1843): court cases including an 1842
merchant's claims against the Sauk and Fox Indian nation; after Key's death in 1843
about the Key family's attempts to sell their Pipe Creek farm (Frederick County) in order
to pay off debts against his estate. Pedley, 819, 909-10, 1 box,1810-45
KEY, FRANCIS SCOTT, POEMS, MS.511 "Sacred Diary" of prose and poetry of
Francis Scott Key, from 1822-1836. Volume of copies of poems of Key compiled by his
daughter, Ellen Key Blunt. Volume of MS. copies of the writings of Key, compiled by
Charles Howard after Key's death. Copy of a letter from Chief justice Taney, 1856,
relating the circumstances which led to the composition of The Star- Spangled Banner. 3
vols., 1819-1836 (1856).
KEY, HENRY G. S., PAPERS, MS.649 Miscellaneous St. Mary's County land papers,
1696-1840 (175 items). Busi- ness and financial papers of Henry G. S. Key (1790-1884),
1839-1880 (183 items). Letters to Henry G. S. Key, 1835-1858 (28 items).
Correspondence of Henry G. S. Key and B. 0. Tayloe, 1822-1828 (11 items). Papers of
Henry C. S. Key on the Maryland-Pennsylvania-Delaware boundary, 1849- 1850 (26
items). 423 items, 1696-1865.
KEY, PHILIP BARTON, COMMONPLACE BOOK, MS.510 Manuscript commonplace
book of Philip Barton Key as a student at New- ark College, 1773, entitled "Compendium
of Metaphysicks." Last part of the volume contains a number of poems, presumably by
Key, 1776, including some of a Loyalist nature. 1 vol, 1773-1776.
KEYSER-TROXELL & COMPANY LETTERBOOK, MS.1057 Letterpress book of
Keyser-Troxell & Company, Baltimore merchant house, with copies of their
correspondence on financial matters, 1869-1873. Letters of William Keyser, 1871. 1 vol.,
1869-1873.
KILBOURN PAPERS, MS.1339 Small group of letters from Elbridge G. Kilbourn (d.
1873) while prisoner of state at Fort Lafayette, New York, and Fort Warren, Boston;
show feelings of citizens arrested for southern sympathies. Printed invitation from
Governor Oden Bowie to Elbridge G. Kilbourn, February 16, 1871. Resolu- tion of
mourning, March 24, 1873, by the Committee of the Howard County Bar at the death of
Kflbourn. 8 items, 1861-1873.
KILPATRICK LETTERS, MS.947 A scrapbook of all the letters sent by Ellen P.
Kilpatrick to her family while she worked for the Red Cross at St. Germain, St. Nazaire,
Bordeaux, and Toul, 1917-1918. Also included are photographs of canteen and street uniforms, commendations, and postcards. 1 vol., 1917-1918.
KILTY PAPERS, MS.1217 Miscellaneous letters to William Kilty from John Kilty, T. D.
Merriel, Governor John Eager Howard, Bernard O'Neill. Indentures and land papers.
Letters to Kilty on land matters. 46 items, 1662-1827. KIMBALL, GEORGE
WASHINGTON, PAPERS, MS. 2129 Letters of George Washington Kimball (1826-92)
to his wife and children: camp life, disease, food, and religious activities at Fort McHenry
in Baltimore. Photocopies only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner.
30 items, 1864
KING ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.513 Account book kept by Miss Jane R. King, head of a
private school in Balti- more, probably held in a room of a private house. Includes tuition
costs, school supplies, etc. 1 vol., 1840-1844.
KING CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOK, MS.957 Volume with newspaper clippings
concerning the Civil War and other subjects unrelated to the war, primarily for 1861.
Accounts from the north and south, with occasional articles dating through 1869.
Accounts of Henry Wirz, in command of Andersonville Prison; concerns his exhumation
from the arsenal and reburial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1869. 1 vol., 1861 (1869).
KING FAMILY PAPERS, MS.519 Papers, deeds, correspondence, and receipts of
various members of the King family and others, 1686-1861. Include twelve land grants
for land in Willis Town, Chester County, Pennsylvania, especially concerning John
Harris, Thomas Rees, Thomas Treviller. Volume of land papers, indentures. Some
personal correspondence, including that between Abraham King and Edward Sisters.
Letters and accounts on the settlement of the estate of John King (d. 1825). Letters on the
settlement of the estate of John Taylor, Chief justice of Mississippi. Papers on Leafs
Chance boundary dispute, 1814; Towson Town Railroad Company, 1857-1859.
Miscellaneous plats and drawings. 150 items, 1686-1861.
KINGSWORTH, ELIZA, COPYBOOKS, MS. 1740 School copybooks on the subjects
of grammar, history, penmanship, and geography. Pedley, 1309 13 vols., 1824-33
KINSTRY, JOSEPH M., LEDGER, MS.1163 Ledger of Joseph M. Kinstry, 1825-1826.
Fann accounts show wheat, corn, dairy produce, etc. In rear of volume are mathematical
problems. Pasted over the ledger pages are newspaper clippings on cures for diseases of
people and animals. 1 vol., 1825-1826.
KIRK & VANSANT ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.1021 Eight account books of Kirk &
Vansant, keepers of general store at Cardiff, Maryland (no biographical details known).
Include journals, ledgers, order and daybooks. Commodities mentioned include soap,
pepper, lemons, panes of glass, powder, tobacco, plaster, pickles, cotton, cloth, shoes, and
hose. Also included is a bank book of Kirk & Vansant at the First National Bank of
Delta, Pennsylvania. 8 vols., 1898-1901.
KIRK, WILLIAM, PAPERS, MS.183 Daybook of Timothy Kirk, 1797, including some
letters. William Kirk daybook, 1807-1808, 1811. Account books of the Baltimore
Lumber Company, 1811; Norris & Chriswell's; York Haven Company; a canal company
account book (Chesapeake & Ohio ? ), 1807; distillery receipt book, 1811. Miscellaneous correspondence and accounts-William Kirles account with the United States for
civilizing Indians in Ohio. Correspondence of William Kirk with Secretary of War
Dearborn. Charter of Ohio Land Company, proposed by William Kirk. 1 box, 1758-1813.
Available on microfilm (no. 478)
KIRKWOOD CORRESPONDENCE, MS.1340 Family correspondence between
members of the Kirkwood family in Harford County, Maryland, and those who went to
New York, Western Pennsylvania, and Ohio in the early 19th century. 23 items, 17991845 (1878).
KIRKWOOD, FRANK C., COLLECTION, MS.1501 Collection of correspondence and
copious and accurate field notes on birds, kept by Frank C. Kirkwood (1862-1945) from
1880-1944, some of which he used in the publication of his A List of the Birds of
Maryland (Baltimore, 1895), the manuscript of which is included in the collection.
Newspaper clippings on reptiles, birds, and fish, 1899-1921. Manuscript extracts from
The Birds of Ireland by William Thompson, 1879. Letters and notes from other
naturalists and ornithologists, 1879-1930. Typescript, A Partial List of the Nesting Birds
in the Proximity of Baltimore City, Maryland, 1892. Notes for a revision of his book on
Maryland birds. Logs of bicycling trips; diaries, photographs, 1881-1925. 9 boxes, 18801945.
KLAUSMEYER, VICTOR, PAPERS, MS. 2217 Letters in German of Victor
Klausmeyer, a German immigrant: farming in the United States; vocational experiences;
political ideas on the Civil War; events relating to the Baltimore riot of April 1861; the
role of black troops in the Civil War; the death of Abraham Lincoln. 3 items, 1854-65
KLOTS FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2404 Incoming letters, 1902-35, of Agnes Boone
Klots (1879-1936) from her husband Alfred Partidge Klots (1875-1939) and their son
Trafford Part- ridge Klots (1913-76): Brittany, France, 1901-35t Alfred and Trafford
Klots's art work, 1901-35; relief efforts in France and the United States during World
War 1, 1914-19; Trafford's education in France and Balti- more, 1927-32. Also a few
papers relating to Alfred's parents Elizabeth Underhill Brown Klots and Walter T. Klots
and to Agnes's father, William Marshall Boone. Register available. Pedley, 899 2 boxes,
1889-1978
KLOTZ, AUGUSTA, PAPERS, MS. 1890 Scrapbook kept by Rosa H. and Augusta
Klotz (b. 1881) and the Klotz family containing newspaper clippings of poems and
stories, 1868-1957; several plays composed by Augusta Klotz for her students in
Baltimore elementary and 'unior high schools; notebook of Augusta Klotz containing
information and essays on the Bible, German immigrants in America, Albert Schweitzer,
and a variety of religious topics. 6 items, 1868-1971
KNIGHTON-THOMAS ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS. 1911 Account book, 1854-68, of
Thomas Knighton, Baltimore mercantile agent of Thomas Sharp of Petersburg, Virginia:
cash payments and rental deposits on behalf of Sharp. Account book of D. E. Thomas of
Baltimore, 1851-64: listings of his city property, stocks, ground rents, and tenant records.
2 vols., 1851-68
KNODE ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1174 Account book, apparently kept by A. B. Knode (
? Hagerstown, Maryland), covering the years 1812-1816. Names mentioned are all
Maryland, though the location is not given. Several members of the Knode family are
included -John Knode of Mathias, Jacob Knode (shoemaker), Samuel Knode, John
Knode, Jacob Knode of Henry, Mrs. Mary Knode, and Mrs. George Knode. 1 vol., 18121816.
KNODLE ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.521 Ledger of Josiah Knodle, printer and editor of
the Odd Fellow, Boonsboro, Maryland, gives prices of work and payments made, 18431855, Items on apprentices and shop assistants. Vol. 2, December 12-14, 1861, has inven-
tory of store and gives valuation of articles at beginning of the Civil War. Miscellaneous
papers also included. 2 vols., 1843-1855,1861.
KOHLENBURG PAPERS, MS.1559 Collection of legal papers, mainly summonses to
appear at court for default on payment of promissory notes, with Adam Kohlenburg,
Frederick County glass manufacturer, as defendant. Cases include Kohlenburg vs. B. A.
Cun- ningham, 1834-1836; Kohlenburg vs. George Leapley, 1833-1836; Kemp vs.
Kohlenburg, 1833-1834, with bills from Bucky and Kemp, 1830. Note from Henry Toup
to pay Charles Carroll of Carrollton 34 pounds, four shillings and seven pence, 1797.
Summons to Frederick Amelung, C. Gabler, and J. Simmons to pay H. Koontz 44
pounds, three shillings and nine pence, 1799. Letter to the justices of Frederick County,
signed by representative citizens, urging the appointment of James Murphy as constable,
n. d. Summons in the case of Johnson vs. James, 1792. 29 items, 1792-1836, and n. d.
F. KONIG AND COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 522 Baltimore mercantile records about
the importation of German goods: correspondence, receipts, bills of lading, invoices,
1800-52. Family correspondence: Susan D. Mayer to her husband Charles F. Mayer
(1832- 1904) about their marriage and activities in Reading, Pennsylvania, 1858- 65;
William Campbell Hamilton (1826-63) and Walter D. Davidge on the legal profession
and training in the 1840s. Register available; rewrite of Pedley, 928, with additions. 16
boxes, 1790-1872 KOOKEN, CLAUDE, PAPERS, MS. 1886 Claude Kooken's
student work at the Westernport Public School in Allegany County: good conduct
diplomas; grade sheets for fifth and sixth grade examinations; monthly report cards; a
daily schedule for fifth and sixth grades; an arithmetic examination; and papers relating
to a Christ- mas program and a program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the
founding of Maryland. 24 items, 1880-86
KREBS ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.525 Acount book of George W. Krebs (d. 1866),
Philadelphia merchant (type of business not known). 1 Vol., 1804-1821.
KREBS-WARNER PAPERS, MS. 2096 Correspondence between members of the Krebs
family of Philadelphia and the Warner family of Baltimore, principally Michael Warner,
Jr., Caroline Krebs, and George Krebs: current fashions; weather; social affairs;
schooling (some references to Princeton University); travel; health. 8 items, 1818-20
KRISE DIARY, MS.418 Diary kept by Rebecca Krise, of Baltimore, with household
accounts and expenses, miscellaneous personal comments on weather, visitors, deaths of
acquaintances, etc. 1 Vol., 1886, 1894. G. KRUG AND SONS RECORDS MS. 1756
Baltimore ornamental ironworkers: account order books, 1841-42, 1846- 52, 1857-1909,
and 1929-32; expense books, 1867-70 and 1905-17; general outlay book, 1871-77;
ledgers, 1872-92 and 1896-1940; semi-annual reports, 1885-88 and 1891-1923; semiannual cash statements, 1885-1922; daybook, 1884-1931; 'ournals, 1923-27 and 1931-43;
cash outlay book, 1951-61; sales books, 1936-42 and 1950-63; order books, 1938-44;
letterbooks, 1878-1901; blotters, 1914-46; and checkbooks, 1918-27. 100 vols., 18411963
KUHN ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.749 Account book of L. P. Kuhn & Wright, store
owners selling general supplies, 1843-1856. Some shipping accounts and general entries
included. Records of contracts and articles of agreement concerning the farm of Howard
Kuhn and John Brunn. Expenses and credits of the farm, 1846- 1874. Farm accounts of
Howard L. Kuhn (Citizen's Delight ? ), 1856-1900. General expenses and personal
accounts showing fanning costs (repairs, etc.), and produce, ground rents, labor. 3 vols.,
1843-1900.
KUHNS PAINT AND POWDER CLUB ALBUM, MS.940 Album dating from c. 19101913, with photographs of J. Hyland Kuhns and others in connection with their roles in
the Paint and Powder Club; also clippings and programs of the plays given by the club. 1
vol., c. 1910-1913.
LABRARE-ROGER ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.419 Receipt book of Henry Labri6re,
1800, and of Labri6re & Roger, 1800-1801. Many notations are in French and deal with
the importation of luxuries such as silk gloves and stockings. Volume is continued, 18011805, by Arthur L. Roger and Roger & Hincks, merchants for French luxury goods. In
rear of volume are accounts, mainly for personal expenses such as food, of A. L.
Lemonnier (unidentified), 1872. 1 vol., 1800-1805,1872.
LABROQUERE, BERNARD TITON, PAPERS, MS. 1848 Bills and receipts for a
cooper's supplies and shop; ledger, naturalization papers, and correspondence concerning
Bernard Titon Labroquere (b. 1784), who fled Santo Domingo for Baltimore after a slave
uprising, 1805; an 1827 notarized statement of his escape in 1805. 29 items, 1813-33,
1878
CUSTIS-LAFAYETTE CORRESPONDENCE MS. 2408 Fifteen letters, 1811-28, from
the Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834) to Eliza Custis (1776-1832) about family and
mutual friends, introductions for friends visiting America, and his travels in the United
States in 1824- 25. Other letters of Lafayette to M. Gerard, French Ambassador to the
United States, 1778, about the American Revolution; to Madame Barlow in Paris, 1813;
to George Hay, 1825. Other correspondence includes five letters from George
Washington Lafayette to Eliza Custis, 1825, about travels with his father in 1825; two
letters from daughters of Lafayette to Eliza Custis, 1825; and one letter from Mary A. R.
Custis to her aunt, Eliza Custis, 1825. Register available; photocopies only. 27 items,
1778-1828 Pedley, 189, 959, 1005, 1045, 1117, 1408, 1447, 1602, 1622
LAFAYETTE MEMORIAL STATUE HEARING RECORDS, MS. 1710 Stenographer's
records of the hearings in Baltimore before Mayor James H. Preston and the Municipal
Arts Commission about the location of Andrew O'Connor's equestrian statue of
Lafayette. Controversy concerned its location in Mount Vernon Square below the
Washington Monument (where it is now located). 1 vol., 1923
LAFEVRE , CHARLES E., PAPERS, MS. 1943 Baltimore cabinetmaker (d. 1891), in
whose shop the first Union soldier was killed in the Civil War (during the April 1861
riots): correspondence about Lafevre's offer to return the soldier's cap and scabbard to his
Massachusetts regiment and the regiment's response. 5 items, 1891
LANAHAN SCRAPBOOK, MS.520 Scrapbook of religious items relating to the
Methodist Book Concern, Balti- more, kept by the Rev. John Lanahan (1816-1903),
assistant book agent from 1868. 1 vol., 1869-1872.
LANAKAI CHRONICLE, MS.841 Chronicle of the voyage of the USS Lanakai,
commanded by Lieutenant Commander Kemp Tolley, through enemy waters from
Manila Bay to Perth, Australia, from December 26, 1941 to April 27, 1942. This volume
was copied from Lieutenant Commander Tolley's official report to the Navy, by his
father, Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Kemp Tolley. Includes map and news clippings of the
voyage and material relating to the presentation of this volume to the Maryland Historical
Society by Lieutenant Colonel Tolley. 1 vol. (40 pp.), map, and 1 pkg., 1941-1942.
LAND AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF ELLICOTT CITY RECORDS, MS. 2167
Three volumes of weekly meeting minutes; account book with a membership list;
business letters; receipts for money, taxes, and services; postcards; a small map of
Palestine and Assyria. 1 box,1877-1920
LAND PAPERS, MS.1341 Collection of miscellaneous land papers, some with typed
transcripts, relating to land in all sections of Maryland. c. 600 items, c. 1640-1900.
LAND PAPERS, MS.1342 Miscellaneous collection of land grants, etc., mainly relating
to Maryland, 1658-1915. Lots concerned are in Baltimore, Calvert, Prince George's,
Anne Arundel, Talbot, Somerset, Harford, Queen Anne's, Frederick, Worcester, Cecil
Counties; Baltimore City; Virginia; one grant of land in Illinois Terri- tory, 1805. Deed of
Thomas Bladen to Daniel Dulany, 1746, Annapolis. [John] Abell, 1767, from Frederick,
Lord Baltimore. 101 items) 1658-1915. LAND PAPERS AND WILLS COLLECTION,
MS. 2362 Deeds, 1786-182 1, for properties in Baltimore City and County; wills of
Thomas Morrow (1799), Jeremiah Williams (1815), John Knott (1818), and John Stack
(1821); miscellaneous items including promissory notes and genealogical notes. 27 items,
1786-1829
LANDLORDS' MUTUAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION SCRAPBOOK, MS.524
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, membership cards, and other material pertaining to
the Landlords' Mutual Protective Association. Also clippings on real estate, annexation of
areas to Baltimore City, and city laws. Name of the association changed to the Tax
Payers'Association in 1889. 1 vol., 1876-1937.
LANG, G. E., SCRAPBOOK, MS.1170 Indexed scrapbook kept by G. E. Lang of
pictures and articles on events occuring c. 1800- c. 1900, clipped from magazines and
newspapers. Most concern Baltimore and Maryland. 1 vol., c. 1800- c. 1900. LANG,
MILTON C., COLLECTION, MS. 2219 Mostly papers of Georg Adam Lang (1815-ca.
191 1), a German immigrant and schoolteacher in Baltimore and Annapolis and his son,
Otto Friedrich Lang: four volumes of accounts for Georg Lang's boarding house and
piano students in Philadelphia, 1854-56; lists of students in his Baltimore school and
accounts pertaining to them, 1867-68; list of students and teachers of the Locust Point
Protestant School of Baltimore, 1861-62; minutes of meetings for the formation of
"Diesterweg Institut" in Balti- more, 1870; list of students in Annapolis, 1875-76;
membership listings for various German-American organizations, 1872; various accounts
and inventories, some relating to the purchase and sale of property in Anne Arundel
County, 1872-191 1; some speeches of Georg Lang and a collection of humorous stories
and articles by Otto Friedrich Lang, 1900s; Karl (Carl) Stubenrauch's account book for
his egg business with some formulas used in the 'ewelry trade, 1916-20; a roll book for
the Ladies Auxiliary of the Association for the Improvement of the Condition of the
Poor, 1893- 94; poems collected by Elizabeth Halwadt, ca. 1840; newspaper clippings
collected by Christian Deetjen concerning H. L. Mencken, 1927-36; material pertaining
to C. T. Trautman's service as a surgeon in the Second Regiment, United States Veterans
Volunteers, 1865. 37 items and 10 vols., 1854-1936
LANG, MILTON C., COLLECTION, MS. 2219.1 Record book of Georg Adam Lang
(1815-ca. 191 1) which contains genealogical information; lists of fruit and vegetable
seeds ordered from Germany, 1873; a description of a Bauverein (building association); a
weather record for 1881; accounts and student rolls for Lang's school in Baltimore, ca.
1867; a diary and commonplace book kept by J. Edwin Hengst with a few entries by his
father, Benjamin Hengst, 1826-1907; two record books of the Baltimore and Ohio
Women's Music Club, 1941-61; Moses Johnson's discharge papers from the United States
Army, 1864; David Hanson's apprenticeship papers, 1883; papers relating to C. T.
Trautman's service as a surgeon during and after the Civil War, 1863- 7 1. 13 items and 6
vols., 1863-1961
LANG, MILTON C., COLLECTION, MS. 2219.2 Diary of Joseph Patrick Matthew
Smythe of Madison, New Jersey, 1917, about family affairs and a few references to
World War 1; an autograph album belonging to Marion Oliver, 1887-90; an account book
of H. Schaefer of Jackson and Tyler, railroad and machinist suppliers of Baltimore, 187879; a list of subscribers to a fund for erecting a monument in Baltimore to veterans of the
Mexican-American War, 1903; a pamphlet, The Convict Ship Success, ca. 1912; a
release signed by a prisoner at the Maryland Penitentiary enabling Milton C. Lang to
perform a vasectomy, 1923. 1 1 items and 4 vols., 1878-1903, 1903-23
LANSDALE PAPERS, MS.1343 Papers relating to the estate of Mrs. Cornelia Lansdale
of Anne Arundel County (Samuel Sprigg, son-in-law, and Dr. James Cheston, grandsonin-law, executors). Legatees include daughter and son-in-law, Violetta and Samuel
Sprigg; daughter, Cornelia Thomas; son, Philip Lansdale; daughter, Eliza Cox. Will made
in 1838. 25 items, 1853-1863.
LARWOOD PAPERS, MS.1344 Letters, 1745-1755, of John Larwood of Queen Anne's
County concerning his claim to the estate of John Larwood of Amsterdam (d. c. 1745),
and later papers on the similar attempt to claim made by his son, John, 1790- 1791. 11
items, 1745-1755,1790-1791.
LATROBE, BENJAMIN H., COLLECTION, MS.2009 14 sketchbooks of watercolors,
wash, pen and ink, and pencil, with explanatory notes in ink illustrating Benjamin
Latrobe's observations during the time from his departure from England, 1795, to his
death in New Orleans, 1820. 23 manuscript journals, with some sketches describing his
activities in the United States in the following states: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Louisiana, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D. C., 17961820. 19 volumes of letterbooks, mostly of a business nature (architecture, etc.),
September, 1803-December, 1817. Replica map (in watercolor) of a survey of navigation
of the Susquehanna River, 1801. 56 vols. and 1 item, 1795-1820. RESTRICTED
LATROBE, JR., BENJAMIN HENRY, PAPERS, MS. 1832 Letters between Benjamin
H. Latrobe, Jr. (1806-78) and John Bloom- field Jervis (I 795-1885) about the formation
of a national society of engineers; the construction of wooden railroad bridges; the best
fuel for locomotives; experiments with coke; use of the "triple rail"; help in securing
more money to complete the Pittsburgh-Connellsville Railroad. Photocopies only;
permission for publication must be received from the owners, the Jervis Library in Rome,
New York. Collection also includes published inventories to the Jervis papers at the
library. 7 items, 1839-62
LATROBE, BENJAMIN HENRY, PAPERS, MS. 2121 Letters from Benjamin Henry
Latrobe (1766-1820) to the mayor and council members of New Orleans concerning a
plan to supply water to the city; a resolution passed by the New Orleans city council
about the proposed waterworks including a statement of intent written by Henry S.
Latrobe (1793-1817); a list of the stockholders in the waterworks corporation; Benjamin
Henry Latrobe's specification for a custom house to be built in New Orleans; letter from
Latrobe to-the mayor of New Orleans concerning the restoration of a church and the
improvement of a public square; a letter from Latrobe to John Rogers about the death of
his son, Henry S. Latrobe. Restricted. Pedley, 1942-45 1 box,1807-19
LATROBE COLLECTION, MS.523 Sketchbooks of John H. B. Latrobe. 'Odds and
Ends" letterbook, 1829-1835. Russian correspondence, 1857-1858. Diary of European
trip, 1847. Com- monplace book kept while a student at West Point. Printed material,
mainly speeches of John H. B. Latrobe. Manuscript of John E. Semmes, John H. B.
Latrobe: His Life and Times. Legal notebook of John H. B. Latrobe, report on English
statutes and miscellaneous material. Letters from Zachary Taylor, Reverdy Johnson,
Roger Brooke Taney, Benjamin H. Latrobe, Charles Carroll, Washington Irving, Daniel
Webster. 11 vols., 1796-1853. RESTRICTED
LATROBE, EDNA CLAIBORNE, PAPERS, MS. 2119 Field inspector for the
American Committee for the Relief of Russian Children: letter of rejection from Atlantic
Monthly to Edna C. Latrobe (d. 1949) for her manuscript, "A Tenderfoot in Russia";
lengthy, untitled narrative of Labrobe's trip to Russia in 1926; customs and reforms.
Printed material, circulars, and letters from this committee; twenty-seven photographs
of Russia and one passport photograph of Latrobe. 40 items, 1926-27
LATROBE, MRS. GAMBLE, COLLECTION, MS.1638 Letters and papers of Benjamin
H. Latrobe, 1801-1835. Correspondents include Mary Elizabeth Latrobe, Thomas
Jefferson, Robert Goodloe Harper. Long letter on New Orleans levees, sketches of White
House furniture, and of the Latrobe family New Orleans home. Letters and papers of
Benjamin H. Latrobe, Jr., 1819-1877. Include sketchbooks (3 vols.), diaries, journals, and
accounts, 1833-1878, including memoranda on bridges, etc., erected by him.
Correspondence with John H. B. Latrobe, Samuel Hazle- hurst, Maria E. Latrobe,
William 0. Hughart, Charles Shaler, A. S. Russell, James S. Howard, S. D. Wyeth,
William J. McAlpine, and various railroads, including the Baltimore & Ohio and the
Pittsburgh & Connellsville. Letters of Charles J. Latrobe, especially to Julia and Peter
Latrobe. Items pertaining to Charles Hazlehurst Latrobe, particularly concerning the
Civil War. Letters of condolence to him on the death of his father, Benjamin H. Latrobe,
Jr., in 1878. Newsclippings on the Latrobe family and their public buildings, c. 18811899. 6 boxes, 1801-1899. RESTRICTED
LATROBE , JOHN H. B., DIARIES, MS. 1677 Baltimore lawyer (1803-91): admission
to the bar; personal and legal activities; fees received; memos; business notes; abstracts
of legal correspondence. Pedley, 943-47 3 vols., 1824-40
LATROBE, MARY TENANT MACTIE, R PAPERS, MS. 1758 Efforts to recover
claims made by Alexander Mactier and Thomas Tenant (Baltimore merchants) and their
heir, Mary Tenant Mactier Latrobe (1849-1915), for ships and cargoes lost to the French
before 1800 and for Mactier's ship, America, captured by the British at the outbreak of
the War of 1812. Includes insurance papers, 1805 and 1812; a cargo invoice and accounts
for the America; copies of Mactier's petitions to Congress, 1821 and 1828, and
correspondence about his claims, 1823-31; printed circulars by James H. Causten
concerning the progress of Congres- sional bills to pay the French spoliation claims;
letters, 1885-88, between John E. Semmes, Baltimore lawyer representing some of the
claimants, and Richard Steuart Latrobe (1845-1900), husband of Mary Tenant Mactier
Latrobe; and documents (accounts, releases, checks, and letters) concerning the
distribution of the monies paid under Tenant claims, 1891 and 1905-7; folder of
newspaper clippings concerning the history of the French spoliation claims. 1 box,18051907
LATROBE PAPERS, MS.526 Plays, addresses, Civil War letters and diary of Colonel
Osmun Latrobe. Letters relating to the capture and wounding of Stewart Latrobe, 18631864, including one from Robert E. Lee to John H. B. Latrobe. History of the
Washington Navy Yard, 1800-1889, and The Robber's Castle, by John H. B. Latrobe,
both typescript. John H. B. Latrobe, Ode and West Point Memo- randa. A copy of
Maryland in Liberia, 1885, a history of the colony planted by the Maryland State
Colonization Society, read by John H. B. Latrobe before a meeting of the Maryland
Historical Society. Miscellaneous papers concerning Benjamin H. Latrobe, including
newspaper articles and correspondence. List of Latrobe family papers. 2 boxes, 1 pkg.,
1816-1947.
LATROBE POETRY BOOK, MS.523.1 Volume of miscellaneous verse by John H. B.
Latrobe on a variety of topics. Titles include Fairy-Knowe, To Mary O'Connor, etc. 1
vol., 1821-1853.
LATROBE-SHEPPARD PAPERS, MS.1492 Letters from John H. B. Latrobe to Moses
Sheppard, January, 1831-january, 1857, and n. d., on miscellaneous topics relating to
legal practice, finance, colonization (c. 33 items). Letter from Benjamin Henry Latrobe,
Jr. to Sheppard (legal). Three letters from Sheppard to John H. B. Latrobe, December,
1834-March, 1853, pertaining to the American Colonization Society. Printed circular to
the clergy of the State of Maryland from the office of the Maryland State Colonization
Society, June, 1849, composed by John H. B. Latrobe, this example addressed to the
rector of St. Michaers Parish, Royal Oak (Joseph Spencer). Circular, October, 1850, on
the Indus- trial Exhibition of 1851 to be held in London (John H. B. Latrobe was
Chairman of the state committee on the exhibition). 39 items, 1831-1857.
LATROBE-VINTON COLLECTION, MS. 2009.1 Letters, military papers, invitations,
and reminiscences of the Brown, Kirby, and Vinton families of Brownville, Jefferson
County, New York and of the Latrobe family of Baltimore: four letters, 1796-1828,
dealing with Maj. Gen. Jacob Brown (1775-1828) and the struggle to select Brown's
successor as senior officer of the United States Army; military orders and commissions of
Brown's son-in-law, Col. David Hammond Vinton (1804-90), 1803-1873; a brief Vinton
genealogy; Latrobe items include a notebook of Julia E. Latrobe (1804-90), 1812, in
which she recorded dance steps she learned, reminiscences of her childhood, and an
invitation, 1824; two other invitations, 1799 and 1836-37, and a valentine greeting card.
19items,1796-1867
LAUVER ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.531 Account book of Michael Lauver, merchant of
Fairfield, Pennsylvania, in which are pasted receipted bills for merchandise purchased
from various Baltimore firms. 1 vol., 1838-1842.
LAW, GEORGE, PAPERS, MS.1346 Business papers of George Law (1785-1848),
Baltimore shipper and lawyer. Contain news of friends, shipping arrangements, patents
handled by John H. B. Latrobe, miscellaneous bills and receipts. Insurance policies on
ships' cargoes. Papers on the Baltimore Insurance Company. 45 items, 1798-1848.
LAW PAPERS, MS.1345 Letters from B. Beaumer to Thomas Law, "Federal City,
Maryland" [Wash- ington, D.C.], 1795-1798, concerning an expedition to examine lands
in Western Pennsylvania; letters from Calcutta on the state of trade between India and
America. Letters from General James Wilkinson to John Law, 1808-1816, concerning his
defense against charges and suits arising from Aaron Burfs alleged conspiracy.
Letterbook of John Law, 1792-1794. Letter of Thomas Law to John C. Calhoun on the
Negro problem, August 10, 1821. Letter of Thomas Law to Dudley Selden on currency
and the banking system, May 29, 1834. 1 vol. and 46 items, 1792-1834.
LAW FAMILY PAPERS MS. 2386 Papers of Thomas Law (I 756-1834) and his two
sons John (ca. 1784- 1822) and Edmund (I 790-1829): correspondence of Thomas Law,
179 1 - 1834, about American and European politics and economics, land speculation in
Washington, D.C., building and local construction in Washing- ton, D.C.;
correspondence of Edmund Law, 1804-1829, of personal financial affairs, American
politics, internal improvements, Washington, D.C., and travel in the United States and
Mexico; correspondence and estate papers of John Law, 1797-1825, with legal
correspondence and letters about his student life at Harvard University in 1800-4.
Correspondents include William Blaine, John Browne Cutting, Willie Eustis, James Gadsen, Benjamin Henry Latrobe, Frederick May, Cary Selden, Benjamin Stoddert, William
Thornton, and Alexander White. Register available. Pedley, 950 8 boxes, 1791-1834
LAWRENCE ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.529 Receipt book of Elizabeth (Mrs. Upton)
Lawrence, of Hagerstown, Mary- land, for food, clothing, children's tuition, and
miscellaneous household expenses. 1 vol., 1813-1825.
LAWRENCE FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1794 Chiefly legal and business papers about
property owned by the Wright, Downey, and Lawrence families of New Market and
Unionville in Fred- erick County, 1814-1909: plats, surveys, and deeds pertaining to
Samuel Wright, 1820-27; release, promissory note, receipts, indentures, and a mortgage
pertaining to Jesse Wright (d. 1870), 1827-56; records of Jesse Wright's estate, 1870;
business correspondence and documents of William Downey (b. 1825), son-in-law of
Jesse Wright, 1856-82; small group of personal letters to Frank Downey, 1911, and Jane
Downey, 1932 and 1948-49, about the Lawrence family genealogy. 1 box,1814-1949
LAWS OF MARYLAND INDEX, MS.528 A manuscript index to the laws of Maryland,
1800-1810, with the inscription "No. 6 of Miscellaneous Maryland MSS. Bound Book,"
and stamped "J. S. Skinner, 1823." 1 vol., 1800-1810 (1823).
LAWSON PAPERS, MS.1347 Business papers of Stephen Lawson, landowner and
merchant. Include bills of sale, receipts, real estate material pertaining to Lawson and his
associates in Baltimore, Philadelphia, and London. 150 items, 1791-1852.
LAWYER'S ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1536 Ledger of an unidentified Baltimore City
lawyer, July, 1882-August, 1884, showing cases handled, charges, etc. 1 vol., 1882-1884.
LAZARUS COLLECTION, MS.1348 Lazarus collection covers correspondence of the
Lazarus family (E. M. Lazarus, E. M. Lazarus, Jr., Isabel Lazarus, et al.) from 1824 to
1909. Miscellaneous family topics, poetry, artistic work. Autograph verse of Henry W.
Longfellow, 1860, and a letter from Martin Van Buren, 1835. Various writers include
Marie Geraldy (undated letters), Jules Lefebvre, 1894; Kenyon Cox, 1901; Edward H.
Griffin, 1900; Professor A. F. Bledsoe, 1857; Jeanne A. Seligmann-Lin, 1918. 1 vol. and
25 items, 1824-1918.
LAZARUS SCRAPBOOK, MS.533 Autograph book with signatures of prominent men
and women in many fields including literature, drama, politics. Most of the signatures are
on cards. A few notes are also included. Kept by Miss Isabel Lazarus (d. 1951). 1 vol.,
1883-1897.
LEAGUE OF NATIONS ASSOCIATION, MARYLAND BRANCH RECORDS, MS.
1674 Records of the Maryland Branch of the League of Nations Association collected by
Miss Jessie Snow (b. ca. 1886), executive secretary of the League of Nations Association,
the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, and a founder of the United
Nations Association. Box 1: records of the League of Nations Association, 1928-43, with
minutes and correspondence of committees; reports from the League of Nations General
Assemblies in Geneva, 1928 and 1932, by Jessie Snow; newspaper articles by Snow;
policy statements and literature on the association's stand in World War 11;
correspondence and speeches of Snow as executive secretary of the association. Box 2:
notices of meetings with texts of speeches for the League of Nations Association, 193040. Box 3: records of the United Nations Committee of the League of Nations
Association, 1942-43 and 195 1, with correspondence, minutes, texts of radio programs,
texts of speeches, form letters, news letters, and other material on the promotion of the
war effort and formation of the United Nations. Box 4: financial statements, annual
reports on American war resisters compiled by the Committee to Defend America by
Aiding the Allies, Maryland branch, 1940-43. Boxes 6 and 7: letters, informational
bulletins, policy statements from the National Committee of the League of Nations Association to local chapters. Box 8: records of local committees of the Maryland branch of
the association with instructions and lists of individuals contacted including Baltimore
ward leaders. Box 9: records of activities, lists of available speakers, meeting reports,
texts of speeches, and arrangements for parades and celebrations of the Maryland branch.
Box 10: letters of the Maryland branch to members of Congress urging legislation to aid
the Allied cause; letters to President Franklin D. Roose- velt and various cabinet
members, especially on the repeal of neutrality legislation, and letters to Gov. Herbert R.
O'Conor and members of the Maryland House of Delegates urging aid to Great Britain.
Box 11: publicity of the National Committee and Maryland Branch of the League of
Nations Association about anti-Nazi motion pictures, texts of radio speeches, debates,
news releases, and spots on Baltimore radio stations. Boxes 12 and 13: a volume of
treasurer's accounts of the League of Nations Association and of the Committee to
Defend America by Aiding the Allies; three scrapbooks of the activities of the latter,
1940-41. 13 boxes, 1928-51
LEAKIN ESSAY BOOK, MS.527 Volume of three essays relating to James Wilson
Leakin (1857-1922). Includes a sketch of his life by ( . . . ) Sioussat; Lawyer and
Traveller, by Susan Leakin; and Ancestors by ( ... ) Fickus. Copy of the last will and
testament of James Wilson Leakin. 1 vol., c. 1922.
LEAKIN NOTEBOOK, MS.530 Volume with manuscripts of sermons preached by the
Rev. George Arrni- stead Leakin while rector of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church,
Balti- more. Includes one on the "Labadists of Bohemia Manor." 1 vol., 1877-1878.
LEAKIN PAPERS, MS.1349 Papers of Sheppard Church Leakin (1790-1867) include
letters from Benjamin Franklin, John Marshall, the Marquis de Lafayette, Albert Gal-
latin, and Charles Carroll of Carrollton that provide material on the War of 1812 and
various court cases. Sheet of minutes of the first meeting of the Association of Defenders
of Fort McHenry, in the handwriting of Sheppard C. Leakin. 20 items, 1766-1857.
LEAKIN SCRAPBOOKS, MS.1538 Scrapbooks kept by the Rev. George Armistead
Leakin containing miscellaneous newspaper items on politics, etc. 13 vols., 1871-1899.
LEAKIN-SIOUSSAT PAPERS, MS.1497 Papers of the Leakin, Sioussat, Hoxton, and
Dobbin families. Include George Armistead Leakin papers-records of Trinity Protestant
Episcopal Church, Baltimore, the Church Mlss,,oa tv Scaincn, varlous npi5cupta Church
organizations, letters, diaries, sermons, and miscellaneous items. Letters to Mrs. Albert
W. Sioussat. Deeds and other papers relating to land in Charles and St. Mary's Counties,
especially of the Somervell. family. Material concerning the Women's Auxiliary. Civil
War scrapbook of Emily McKim Reed. Papers on the Colonial Dames of America, the
Central Direc- tory, the Forestry Association, Maryland Federation of Women7s Clubs,
Annie Leakin Sioussat notes, typescripts, etc., on Maryland history. St. George Leakin
Sioussat papers concerning the American Philosophical Society, the Library of Congress,
etc. Material of William Ridgely Leakin (1859-1918), attorney of Savannah, Georgia.
Correspondence of Annie L. and St. George L. Sioussat relating to the publication of Old
Baltimore. 20 shelf feet, c. 1650-c. 1960.
LEE COLLECTION, MS.532 Collection of material of Elizabeth Collins Lee (d. 1949),
relating to the Civil War. Includes book with signatures of officers and men in West Hospital, 1863. Books of signatures of Confederate officers imprisoned on Johnson's Island,
Ohio, 1865, with pencilled sketches of the prison. Memo book of expenses for prisoners,
kept by Miss Fannie V. Morfit. 2 files, 1832-1884. LEE, GERTRUDE, SCRAPBOOK,
MS. 2124 Information on the Lee, Jenkins, Randolph, Carroll, Digges, Horsey, and
O'Donnell families; poems and newspaper clippings on world events, personalities, and
human interest stories. 1 vol., 1898-1940
LEE PAPERS, MS.536 Correspondence of John W. M. Lee (1847-1896), Librarian of
the Mary- land Historical Society, with other American libraries and the Public Record
Office, London, concerning book exchanges and material for the early volumes of the
Archives of Maryland. Typed sketch of George B. Massey, M.D. (1856-1927). Copy of
letter giving John W. M. Lee's resignation as Librarian of the Mercantile Library
Association. Copies of poems ( ? by Lee). Papers presented by Mrs. Ruth Lee Briscoe,
John W. M. Lee's daughter, Librarian of the University of Maryland Medical School,
consisting of several annual reports and miscellaneous material. 1 box, 1856-c. 1930.
LEE, RICHARD, JR., PAPERS, MS. 2177 Loyalist claims of Richard Lee, Jr. (d. 1834)
and Alexander Lawson, Jr. (d. 1798); Lee's insanity and the inheritance of his estate.
Photocopies from the Audit Office of Public Records in London; permission for
LEESBURG UNION CEMETERY RECORDS, MS.535 Typed copies of records of
Union Cemetery at Leesburg, Virginia. Contain lot numbers, names of lot owners, birth
and death dates of those buried, 1946-1947. Also included in this collection is an account
of Mrs. William Spinks's tour of the Alamo in Texas; and a history of San Antonio and
the Alamo entitled Lest We Forget; the Heroes of the Alamo, 1948. 1 pkg., 1946-1948.
LEGAL CASEBOOK, MS.623 Volume mainly of notes taken at trials of various cases,
c. 1866. Many of the cases may be English. No other information on the volume
available. 1 vol., c. 1866.
LEGAL NOTEBOOK, FORMS, MS.1103 Notebook with copies of legal forms used in
the late 18th century. Many of the forms were for use in Maryland courts. No further
identification of the material or its compiler has been made. 1 vol., late 18th century.
LEGAL PAPERS, MS.1350 Collection of legal documents illustrative of the forms used
in legal transactions in Maryland-leases, bills of sale, inventories, etc. 65 items, 17541862.
LEGG, JOSEPH B., COLLECTION, MS.539 Manuscript copies made by Joseph Baker
Legg (1855-1940) of articles from magazines, etc., concerning Waverly, Fell's Point, Old
Town, High- landtown, Mount Washington, Walbrook, Hampden, and other Baltimore
localities. Scrapbook of photographs taken by Mr. Legg in Canada and nortbem states.
Manuscript and typed accounts of Annapolis. Research on Baltimore and accounts of the
city's commercial development, mainly copied from newspaper articles. Notes on inns,
tavems, roads, and bridges in Baltimore and Maryland and the legislation pertaining to
them. Miscel- laneous items on Canada, Pennsylvania, Washington, D. C., the west and
south, from various sources. Volume of poems, essays, etc., copied by Mr. Legg. 18 vols.
and 1 pkg., 1906-1934.
LEHR PAPERS, MS.709 Early Lehr and Moale family papers from the late 18th-carly
19th centuries (Thomas Moale, Richard Moale, Judith C. Moale, et al.). Moale family
genealogical material. Large collection of receipts and bills for books, china, glass, and
household items of William A. Moale, mid 19th century. Inventory of William A. Moale
(1800-1880). Index of titles of paintings owned, with their values, 20th century. Cookery
book of Mrs. William A. Moale, c. 1850. Diaries of trips to Italy, 1922, Far and Middle
East, c. 1934-1939, kept by Mary E. Reed. Maryland Assembly book of subscribers,
1875-1876. Com- mission of John Moale in the Revolutionary Army, 1776, signed by
Charles Carroll and others. Papers of Dr. Louis Charles Lehr (d. 1930), concerning World
War I; include miscellaneous army papers and typed diary from June-August, 1917, in
France. Copy of a letter from Mrs. Eleanor Addison [Moale] Lehr (d. 1964) to Mark
Sullivan of the New York Herald Tribune (a criticism of Franklin D. Roosevelt), with
Sullivan's reply. Single letters from Representatives Ralph 0. Brewster and James C.
Oliver and Senator Wallace H. White, Jr., in reply to letters from Mrs. Lehr, 1938. 1 box,
c. 1760-1960.
LEHR PAPERS, MS.1351 Group of six documents relating to the appointment of Robert
Lehr as Belgian Consul at Baltimore, 1879. Passport of Robert Lehr to leave Prussia,
1849. Naturalization of Lehr as American citizen, 1855. Membership certificate (No. 1)
of Lehr as a member of the Maryland jockey Club, 1870. Assignment of land in
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, by Brice Virgin, 1773, with deposition of Thomas
Bassfield, Augusta County, Virginia, 1775. 11 items, 1773-1880.
J. C. LEIB AND COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 1857 Produce and commission
merchants of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania and Baltimore: receipts, bills, correspondence
about oil, coal, grain, bedding supplies, labor, fertilizer, agricultural implements. 84
items, 1893-1906
J. C. LEIB AND COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 1806 Stewartstown, Pennsylvania firm
trading with produce and commission merchants: receipts for the sales of oil, grain, flour,
hardware, bedding supplies, lumber, agricultural implements, and fertilizers. 250 items,
1895-1910
LEMMON PAPERS, MS.1352 Letters from Robert Lemmon to his mother, Mrs.
William P. Lemmon, of Baltimore, describing his career as an officer in the Confederate
forces in Virginia; cover his trip to Richmond to enlist, campaign of Pocahontas County,
Jackson's Valley campaign, and the battle of Sharpsburg [Antie- tam]; accounts from the
field of action, with information on camp life, and news of other Baltimoreans. 18 items,
1861-1862.
LEVERING ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.537 Account book of the firm of Jesse Levering &
Sons, Baltimore merchants, showing the state of their accounts with various customers,
but giving no indication of the commodities concerned. 1 vol., 1836-1839.
LEVY, KATHARINE, CIVIL WAR MANUSCRIPTS, MS.1086 File of miscellaneous
material concerning the military career of Captain Theodore M. Bartholomee. Includes
muster rolls, ordnance reports, lists of stores and clothing, relating to Company A, 12th
Regiment Maryland Volunteers (c. 38 items), 1864. Volume of company orders of the
same company. Manuscript copies of military orders-appointments, etc.-leave slips,
printed forms, and circulars, Confederate bank note, 1864. Company descriptive book
with list of officers, but rest of volume not completed. Later material in the collection
includes temperance pledge of F. T. Bar- tholomee, etc. Collection named for donor, Mrs.
Katharine Levy, granddaughter of Captain Theodore M. Bartholomee. 1 box, 18601882.
M. S. LEVY AND SONS, INC. RECORDS, MS.2019 Baltimore hat manufacturing
firm: order records for straw and felt hats; manufacturing expense accounts; monthly
financial statements; a design book; minutes of meetings of the board of directors;
blueprints for plant additions. 1 box,1893-1957
M. S. LEVY AND SONS, INC. RECORDS, MS. 2019.1 Baltimore hat manufacturing
firm: legal agreements between Levy family members and stockholders and directors
concerning company organization and finances, ca. 1886-1927; annual reports, auditor's
reports, and financial reports, 1912-39; papers on the company's reorganization and
merger with the New England Panama Hat Company, 1939; correspondence from John
Welsh to William Levy, 1910-22, about the finances of the company; paper concerning
the felt hat workers strike of 1935; history of M. S. Levy and Sons by Lester S. Levy. 2
boxes, 1884-1958
M. S. LEVY AND SONS RECORDS, MS. 1091 Baltimore manufacturer of straw, felt,
and cloth hats: inventory of stock and machinery, 1884-87; trial balance sheet, 1891-92;
ledger, 1905-07; contracts concerning purchase of Horner Miller Straw Goods Manufacturing Company, 1895; formula for bleaching straw hats; printed ephemera and
catalogues for the sale of hats, 1898. 2 boxes, 1884-1958
LEWIS, MARY, DIARY, MS. 2112 Travels of Mary Lewis (b. 1842) to Europe and
Australia with her husband, Ray T. Lewis (b. 1838), captain of the Lelia M. Long and
Lathley Rich: weather conditions; ship sightings; ports of entry; health; family deaths;
landmarks of interest. 1 vol., 1870-77
LEWIS NOTEBOOK, MS.538 Collection of bound MS. letters dealing with religious
subjects and dated 1844-1846. Authorship is unknown, but name "Lewis" appears on
front cover. Also contains newspaper clippings contemporary with the MSS., referring to
the Baptist Church of the City of Baltimore. 1 vol., 1844-1846.
LEXINGTON ALARM PAPERS, MS.628 Volume of official dispatches and letters from
Massachusetts, with news of the Battle of Lexington, sent out immediately after the battle
and trans- mitted to other colonies. Includes many autograph signatures. 1 vol. (20 items),
1775.
LIBERTY FORGE LEDGER, MS.975 Volume with accounts of workmen's wages and
supplies at Liberty Forge located at Lisburn, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 1 vol.,
1808-1810,1818-1819.
LIGHTNER, GEORGE, ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1173 Account book of George
Lightner, Baltimore tinsmith from 1808-1823. Mention is made of William Stewart and
George Davis, who worked for him; also of John and Michael Lightner. 1 vol., 18081823.
LINCOLN ASSASSINATION COLLECTION, MS. 2447 Copy of Thomas A. Jones, J.
Wilkes Booth: An Account of His Sojourn in Southern Maryland After the Assassination
of Abraham Lincoln, His Passage Across the Potomac, and His Death in Virginia
(Chicago, 1893), annotated by Samuel Cox, Jr. (1847-1906), a nephew of Samuel Cox
who was involved in the events of the assassination. Jones (b. 1820) was a farmer in
Charles County. 1 vol., 1893
LINES COLLECTION, MS.1353 Collection of original material, donated by Mrs.
Stanley Lines, and photostats: (of material still held by Mrs. Lines), mainly relating to
William Cooke (1746-1817), Maryland lawyer. Includes business papers of Cooke, with
letters and papers pertaining to the Dulany family predominating. Miscellaneous material,
chiefly of an economic nature. 50 items, 1774-1815.
LITCHFIELD SCRAPBOOKS, MS.1529 Two Victorian scrapbooks or commonplace
books of Miss Grace Denio Litchfield (the second made for her ? ) in Detroit, 1872. Both
contain fanciful descriptions of romantic courtships. Pictorial letter to Miss Litch- field
from William ( ... ) of Detroit, March 21, 1877. 2 vols. and 1 item, 1872-1877.
LITERARY MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION, MS. 2169 Poems, stories, letters, and
essays about the history of Prince Geor,ge's County; Saint Mary's City; Claiborne,
Maryland; the Chesapeake Bay in the American Revolution; and the Homony Club of
Annapolis, Maryland. Also one poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 2 boxes, 17001974
LITTIG, GEORGE, LEDGER, MS. 1657 Ledger of Baltimore hatter (1773-1829),
1796-99, mostly of customer accounts. Continued by Rachel Littig (1774-1839) with
accounts for rent paid by various tenants of Gough Street, Baltimore: ground rents;
household accounts, 1830 and 1836; house repairs, 1840; hired servants, 1840- 43 and
1861-78; purchase of a slave, 1843; notes of the voyages of G. Wells Littig, a seaman,
1832 and 1836. 1 vol., 1796-1878 LIVEZEY LEDGER, MS.1126 Ledger, 1885-1911,
of Jacob Livezey. Farm accounts for pickles, oats, vinegar, sheep, lambs, wire, etc. Loose
receipts and checks from Harford County Bank. Receipt from McComas Bros.) dealers in
lumber, coal, general farm supplies, tools, etc. Livezey farm located at Bel Air,
Maryland. 1 vol., 1885-1911.
LLOYD COLLECTION, MS.2001.1 Documents, receipts, letters, etc., all addressed to
Edward Lloyd, V, Gov- ernor of Maryland, at Wye House, Easton, and Annapolis. Bulk
of material is receipts and accounts of Lloyd (458 items). 23 business letters and requests
for money, eight letters requesting various favors. Accounts of Lloyd to William Clark,
1796-1809 (42 pp.). Chaffinch family vs. Lloyd, 1809. 'Materials on survey of Lloyd's
GI-ove, 1809. Patent, Benjamin B. Bernard, 1810. Letter of Philemon ta4y to
Lloyd,,1808, concerning The Mista,ko;'W. Bruce to Llovd, April 2,1810, concerning
Small Meadow; Will Harrison, Jr., to Lloyd, July 6, 1810; T. Thomas to concerning
medicine. c. 500 items, 1796-1817.
LLOYD PAPERS, MS. 2289 Love letters and post-cards to Ella Lloyd from a suitor
identified only as "Jack," a traveling salesman, 191 1; 1954 post-card to Ella Lloyd from
her sister Florence. 33 items, 1911-1954
LLOYD PAPERS, MS.2001 Farm journals, 18th and 19th centuries; land papers, late
17th and 18th, and some 19th century; personal and business correspondence, 18th and
19th centuries, of the Lloyd family of Wye House, Talbot County. Particularly concern
Edward Lloyd, III (1711-1770); Edward Lloyd, IV (1744-1796); Edward Lloyd, V (17791834), Governor of Maryland; Edward Lloyd, VI (1798-1861); Edward Lloyd, VII
(1825-1907). Some material, but indirect, concerning Edward Lloyd, H (1670-1718), and
Philemon Lloyd (1646- 1685). Farm journals show crops planted and harvested,
livestock, race horses, slaves, etc., particularly in farms in Talbot County. Land paperscontemporary copies of deeds, certificates, patents, transfers, etc. Original deeds and
patents; plats. Mainly concern tracts in Talbot, Queen Anne's and Kent Counties.
Personal correspondence-family letters, especially 19th century. Business
correspondence, 18th and 19th centuries. Some genealogical material on the Lloyd
family. Papers, 10 feet; unbound and bound ledgers, 19 boxes, 1660-1890.
LOGBOOK OF THE PRIVATEER SCHOONER HARPY, MS.2321 Cruise from New
York to Portsmouth, New Hampshire via the Azores, April 15-August 10, 1814;
comments on the dissatisfaction of the crew. Microfilm only; permission for publication
must be obtained from the owner. 1 reel (no. 460), 1814
LOGBOOK OF THE 213th AERO SQUADRON, MS. 2324 Logbook and history of the
squadron, 1917-19, maintained by Lt. W. P. Norfolk: formation of the squadron; voyage
to Europe; travel and quarters in England and Ireland; pilot training in Scotland; records
of combat missions. 2 vols., 1917-19
LOGBOOK OF THE U.S. SLOOP-OF-WAR PEACOCK, MS. 2315 Daily record of
voyage from New York around the Cape of Good Hope to Batavia, January 30-july 10,
1815; discussion of capture of H.M. Brig Nautilus. Microfilm only; location of original
unknown. 1 reel (no. 617), 1815
LOG INN RECORDS, MS. 1850 Correspondence between William Tilghman Emory
(1872-1960), manager and chief stockholder of the Log Inn (a summer hotel in
Annapolis), and the hotel's attorney, Daniel Richard Randall (1864-1936), 1919-32:
taxes; stockholder affairs; miscellaneous legal problems such as use of a private road and
with the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers for playing
copyrighted music without a license; miscellaneous financial statements; copy of articles
of incorporation. 290 items, 1912-37
LOMAX-EARLY PAPERS, MS.1354 Official military papers of the cavalry division
under the command of General Lunsford Lindsay Lomax (1835-1913), in General Jubal
A. Early's Confederate forces in Virginia, all on a poor grade of paper. Include sheafs of
provision returns for units during the fall of 1862 (mainly for various Virginia regiments
but also the 12th Georgia Volunteers). Officers' pay vouchers, invoices, forage reports.
Receipts from the quartermasters stores, 1864, showing articles purchased-food, clothing,
and equipment; also services rendered, repairs, etc. Data on the supply problem behind
the lines. c. 2000 items, 1862-1865.
LONACONING IRON WORKS RECORDS, MS. 2292 "Memoranda of Calculations
and Determinations for the Construction of the Lonaconing Iron Works and Daily
Transactions from 21st day of August 1837 to 21st Septmr. 1838" and "Lonaconing
Transactions": details of the construction and operation of the Lonaconing Iron Works in
Allegany County, one of the first blast furnaces in the United States to use coal as fuel.
Transcript only: published in Katherine A. Harvey, ed., The Lonaconing journals: The
Founding of a Coal and Iron Community, 1837-1840. Transactions of the American
Philosophical Society, 1977. 1 vol., 1837-1840.
LONDON TOWN FERRY LEDGERS, MS. 1687 Ledgers of London Town Ferry of
Anne Arundel County, compiled by William Brown, ferry keeper. 2 vols., 1778-79
LONG FAMILY COLLECTION, MS.1643 Fifteen bills of sale, including bills of sale
for the schooners Commerce and Hope. Letter from Hester Redden to David Long, 1830,
concerning slaves. 14 miscellaneous items-deeds, bonds, awards, certificates, etc., all
concerning the Long family and primarily David Long. 32 deeds and copies of deeds
involving land in Worcester County (Cowley, New Town, and Piney Point) and Somerset
County (Puncheon Landing), David Long again being the main person concerned. 62
items, 1782-1855. LOUD-GOLDSBOROUGH PAPERS, MS. 1513 Papers of the
Loud and Goldsborough families of Talbot County: accounts of Nicholas Goldsborough
(fl. 1790); estate papers, 1831, of Nicholas Hammond concerning the inheritance of his
son-in-law, the Rev. Robert W. Goldsborough (1800-57); shipping accounts for
Goldsborough tobacco, 1742 and 1772, and statement, 1769-72, of tobacco account with
a London merchant; land papers of Nicholas Lowe (1662-1714) and Foster Turbutt
(1679-1721); estate papers of James Faulkner (d. 1848), 1832-46. Papers of John W. C.
Loud: bills and legal documents, 1845-58; appointment as postmaster of Columbus,
Florida, 1843; post-office vouchers; two business letters, 1847 and 1856; records of the
general store of Loud and Sadler of Columbus, Florida, 1834-5 1. 1 box,1659-1883
LOWE-ENSEY PAPERS, MS. 2221 Family of Talbot County and Baltimore: documents
pertaining to John Lowe and his wife Mary, 1845-52; a library card, 1839; stock
certificate, 1891; confirmation certificates, 1844-46; a few letters regarding Lowe family
property and the running of the Lowe family home; will of Lot Ensey, 1704; marriage,
confirmation, and insurance certificates pertaining to Loulie Seth Lowe and her husband,
Lot Ensey, 1879-89; two deeds, 1849-51; a history of "Mary's Delight," Talbot County,
by Mary Grace Ensey; a few letters to John Lowe and Mary Grace Ensey about family
history and property, 1909-24; newspaper clippings regarding "Mary's Delight" and
Lowe-Ensey family members, especially James M. Seth, Joseph B. Seth, George W.
Fahnsestock. Pedley, 985 50 items, 1823-1924
LOWE FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1949 Autobiography of Mrs. Enoch Louis Lowe
(Esther Winder Polk) written in 1913: recollection of her childhood in Princess Anne,
Maryland; comments on the effects of isolation on the people of the Eastern Shore,
transportation, entertainment, the fear of slave revolts, life in Frederick County with the
Vincendiere family, anti-Protestant feelings, life in An- napolis from 1851 to 1854, the
immigration of the Vincendiere family from Santo Domingo to the United States, the
flight south during the Civil War, refugee life in Virginia and Georgia, family life during
the Civil War, changes on the Eastern Shore during the Civil War. Other papers:
miscellaneous wills and deeds of the Lowe family; genealogical records of the Lowe,
Magruder, and Polk families; biographical sketch of Enoch Louis Lowe (1820-92). 27
items, 1692-1970 LOWE-SETH PAPERS, MS.1567 Business papers of various
members of the Lowe, Seth, and Ensey families, consisting of indentures, deeds,
inventories of household goods, etc. c. 75 items, 1709-1909.
LOWNDES SCRAPBOOKS, MS.956 Scrapbooks of newspaper clippings kept by the
Hon. Lloyd Lowndes (1845- 1905), relating to Maryland politics, primarily in the years
1893-1895. Also include numerous items on the campaign for governor of Maryland,
1896, in which Lowndes was the successful candidate. One volume relating to the War
Savings Drive of World War I and including some later material ( ? kept by Mrs.
Lowndes). 7 vols., 1872-1931.
LOWRY, ROBERT K., PAPERS, MS.1576 Correspondence between Robert K. Lowry,
American Consul at La Guayra, and Captain Robert T. Spence, commander of the USS
Cyane, 1822, concerning the crisis in Venezuela and the protection of American citizens
and their property. Miscellaneous items of Lowry, 1793-1825. 9 items, 1793-1825.
LUCAS, FIELDING , JR., COPYBOOK, MS.2083 Copybook, 1800, of Fielding Lucas,
Jr. (I 781-1854) with extracts of literature, history, geography, music, a list of books, and
sketches of furniture; copybook continued by Crawford Cadwallader Adams including
an autobiographical sketch, 1879. 1 vol., 1800, 1879
LUCAS PAPERS, MS.540.1 Photostatic copies of correspondence between Fielding
Lucas, Jr. (1781- 1854), and Matthew Carey, taken from originals in the collections of
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (22 items, 1813-1821). Letters from Fielding
Lucas, Jr., and Fielding Lucas, III, in Baltimore to Edward Carrell Lucas in Philadelphia,
concerning publishing books, business matters, and family affairs, 1834-1836. 40 items,
1813-1821, 1834-1836.
LUCAS-GIDEON PAPERS, MS. 1709 Letters from Fielding Lucas, Jr. (I 781-1854) of
Baltimore to George S. Gideon and Company: sale of printing supplies; personal
references; Lucas land holdings. Pedley, 988-89 9 items, 1849-50
LUCAS RECORD BOOK, MS.540 Record book of Fielding Lucas, Jr. (1781-1854),
Baltimore bookseller and publisher, dating from 1836-1855. Includes stock list of books
and number of copies on hand, 1836-1853. Amount of publishing work done, 1839-1842,
with number of copies printed, cost, and name of printer. Prices of binding, 1855. 1 vol.,
1836-1855.
LUCAS-WHITE PAPERS, MS. 2277 Baltimore families. Lucas section: letters between
Fielding Lucas, Jr. (I 781-1854) and friend Eliza Slough, 1807-8, and Fielding Lucas, Jr.
and his wife Eliza M. Lucas, 1810-11, on family news and Lucas settling in Baltimore;
letters between Kate Lucas and her mother, 1855-57, while she was at school in Eden
Hall. White section: letters between Thomas Hurley White and his father, Ambrose
Abram White, 1872-73, about the firm of White and Elder, agents for the Chesapeake
Sugar Refinery in Baltimore and the coffee trade and fertilizer business; letters from
Thomas Hurley White to his wife, Kate Butler Lucas White, 1870-1902, about business
trips to various parts of the United States, the United States Centennial Exhibition in
1876, the Southern campaign of U. S. Grant and William T. Sherman, Abraham Lincoln's
death, Robert E. Lee's surrender. Other correspondents include Ethel White, Catharine
Lucas, Edward C. Lucas, and John Charles White. 2 boxes, 1806-1911
LUMBER EXCHANGE OF BALTIMORE RECORDS, MS. 1963 Minutes of general
exchange meetings and of the managing committee: election results; finances; admission
of new members; development of lumber inspection regulations and licensings of
inspectors; arbitration between companies and assessment of fines; relations with the city
government (in regard to police protection, conditions of wharfs and roads, and
taxation); relations with railroads; relations with other lumber societies in the city and on
the national level; membership in the Board of Trade; relations with the Chamber of
Commerce; statistics of lumber stock; relief to disaster victims; conservation and tariff
measures; consolidation in 1957 of the major lumber groups into the Lumber Exchange. 6
boxes, 1875-1900
LURMAN ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.541.1 Volumes of accounts kept by Gustav W.
Lurman, Jr. (1844-1927), Balti- more farmer. Include cash book, 1867-1871; ledger,
1867-1872; daybook, 1870-1873; daybook, 1872-1878; ledger, 1872-1878; profit and
loss ledger, 1872-1882. 6 vols., 1867-1882.
LURMAN PAPERS AND GENEALOGY, MS.541 Papers relating to the property and
business affairs of the Lurman family, coffee traders and farmers in Baltimore. List of
stock holders in the Catons- ville Casino Company. Legal papers relating to Farmlands.
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina hunting records, 1900-1905, kept by John
Stephan Lurman. Lurman family genealogical records. Volume, The Adventures of the
Last Alencerage, translated by Theodor Lurman. 2 boxes and 1 vol., late 19th and early
20th centuries.
LURMAN RECORD BOOKS, MS.541.2 Records of Theodor G. Lurman & Company,
Baltimore coffee importers. Include bank books with Merchants' National and Gallatin
National Banks, and comprehensive records of the business. Cables sent and received,
accounts of sales and shipments of coffee, insurance carried, 1882-1919. Index to ledgers
of Lurman & Company, 1866. Folder of loose business papers of Theodor G. Lurman &
Company covering 1898-1911. Papers pertaining to the liquidation and final distribution
of the company between C. Morton Stewart & Company and John Stephan Lurman,
1911. 21 vols. and 1 pkg., 1882-1919.
McALL ASSOCIATION PAPERS, MS.542
Records of the McAll Association
(La Mission Populaire Evange'lique),
consisting of annual reports, photographs,
papers pertaining to French war
relief, 1917-1922. Baltimore Auxiliary Company
records, 1903-1938;
correspondence of Miss Dora Murdoch, President of the
Baltimore branch,
1929-1933; sketches of the association.
1 box, 1903-1938.
McBLAIR PAPERS, MS.1355 Correspondence of Michael McBlair (1775-1861)
includes letters from his wife, Pleasants Goodwin McBlair from Wye House
(personal); A. J. Elder, J. Hickey, and others of St. Mary's College concerning
tuition; various Phila- delphia merchants, 1818-1819; U. S. Post Office
Department on the establishment of an office at Ring's Tavern, 1828; George
Cooke, 1839-1848; Lyde Goodwin, 1815-1828; Frances Remshaw, 1842-1843;
Charles G. Ridgely, 1823-1828; London merchants and sea captains concerning
shipments, 1800- 1819; A. A. Gould of Boston on the operation of the Maryland
Manufactur- ing Company; J. Mason Campbell on legal matters; Edward Lloyd
on business transactions. Family correspondence with letters of Michael McBlair
to and from his children, 1831-1847. Letters to William McBlair, U.S.N., 18391844. Accounts, etc., including those of various merchants with the Maryland
Manufacturing Company. 7 boxes, c. 1797-c. 1855.
McCABE, JAMES D., PAPERS, MS.1527 Letters from R. B. McCabe to his
nephew, James D. McCabe, giving his views on Masonry, 1837; two
acknowledgements of James McCabe's book, History of the Centennial
Exhibition, 1877 and 1878. Letter from the Department of State, Richmond,
Virginia, 1862. Passport, 1880. 5 items, 1837-1880.
MCCAFFRAY, GEORGE, PAPERS, MS. 2076 Prisoner (b. 1836) at Fort
McHenry in Baltimore for Southern sympathies: letters to his fiance, Susanna
Connelly, with comments on prison conditions and the charges against him;
receipt to Ludwig Unger from George McCaffray, 1870. 14 items, 1862, 1870
MCLANE-FISHER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2403 Correspondence and financial
and legal papers of the McLane and Fisher families of Bohemia in Cecil County
and Baltimore. Mostly McLane family materials: Louis McLane and his wife
Catherine, Louis McLane, Jr. and his wife Sophie and their family. These papers
document the political career of Louis McLane and the naval and financial careers
of Louis McLane, Jr. Papers of the Fisher family related to the McLanes by
marriage consist of family correspondence of D. K. Este, 1800-30, and D. K. Este
Fisher, 1875-1906, especially his genealogical research. Register available.
Pedley, 779 15 boxes, 1800-1906
McCLEERY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1642 Account book showing work done
for, supplies provided for, and money owed by various clients to Henry
McCleery, 1815. Miscellaneous notations concerning legal matters (bonds, etc.),
pertaining to Andrew McCleery, c. 1805-1815. Drawings of buildings, plans for
an exchange, etc., made by Robert McCleery, architect, early 19th century. The
McCleery family apparently both supplied building materials and undertook some
construction work and designing. The accounts and notations are in various
hands and the identification of these is tentative. The variant spelling 'McCleary"
also occurs. 1 vol., c. 1805-1815.
McCLELLAN, W. J., NOTES, MS.433 Volume of MS. notes made in the 19th
century by W. J. McClellan, concerning Baltimore town and neighborhood. All
notes taken from the Mary- land Gazette (Annapolis), 1728-1777. 1 vol., 19th
century.
McCONKY, PARR & COMPANY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1036 Ledger of this
Baltimore grocery concern, 1856-1870, showing accounts with Baltimore Milk
Company, James Oler for ice, employees' salaries, and gross receipts. 1 vol.,
1856-1870.
McCORMICK EDUCATION NOTES, MS. 1647 Notes used for the Rev. Leo
Joseph McCormick's Church-State Relation- ships in Education in Maryland
(Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 1942), 1941
dissertation at Catholic University. Pedley, 999 3 boxes, 1942
McCORMICK PAPERS, MS.560 Manuscript copy of Church-State Relationships
in Education in Maryland, a Ph.D. thesis by the Rev. Leo Joseph McCormick,
published by the Catholic University of America, 1941. 1 vol., 1941.
McCREERY, WILLIAM, PAPERS, MS.1155 Two journals written by William
McCreery on business journeys to France, 1781, 1793. Discuss various aspects of
French life, including homes, churches, people, villages, and customs. Five letters
concerning a suit brought by Samuel Walker against certain legatees of William
McCreery, 1823-a suit governed by a law sponsored by McCreery when a
member of Congress from Maryland, concerning the inheritance of property by
aliens. 2 vols. and 5 items, 1781, 1793, 1823.
McCULLOH FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1770 A collection of letters between
members, friends, and business associates of the McCulloh family: letters
between Nathaniel Irish and Samuel (1772-1848) and Andrew McCulloh about
the development of the Mc- Culloh land tract near Pittsburgh, specifically the
building of a barn, saw mill, and house, 1800; letters about the hardware business
of McCulloh and Poor in Baltimore, 1810; letters about the sale of McCulloh land
in Pennsylvania, 1817-18; letterbook concerning the legal issues involved with
the estate of Col. John M. McCulloh and the sale of his land, 1849- 54; letters
among members of the McCulloh family, including Samuel and Eleanor
McCulloh, Eleanor Browne Roupell, George Leith Roupell, J. B. Roupell, John
Stuart Roupell, Thomas Browne Roupell, Sarah M. Boyd, Robert Boyd, Anne
Simpson, and William Simpson; a book of monthly expenses for food, clothing,
and wood kept by Anne McCulloh, 1800-1. Pedley, 1001 4 boxes, 1800-54
McCULLOH FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2110 Correspondence related to John
McCulloh's (I 747-1800) Philadelphia- based importation business: importation of
mahogany, rum, silk, chinaware, cotton, indigo, tea, rugs, and tobacco in the
Mid-Atlantic region- mostly in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, and New
York; letters from Europe, England, and India; mercantile firm of Knox, Usher,
and Mc- Culloh, located in Baltimore, is a principal correspondent in the 1780s;
numerous references to medical training of Samuel McCulloh (1772- 1848).
Other papers: letters from George B. McCulloh on his service in the United States
Navy in the early 1820s, information of westward migration with letters from
Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky, mostly from the Todd family; and comments on
religion, slavery, and politics; some papers on land owned in Pennsylvania.
Partially published in Richard J. Cox, "'A Touch of Kentucky News & State of
Politicks': Two Letters of Levi Todd, 1784 and 1788," Register of the Kentucky
Historical Society 76 (July 1978): 216-22. Pedley, I 00 1 6 boxes, 1773-1848
McCULLOH PAPERS, MS.1356 Correspondence between members of the
McCulloh family in Rockland, Baltimore County, and their relatives in England.
Volume with invoices of goods shipped by Samuel McCulloh from Canton,
Maryland, and from England, including copies of his business correspondence. 50
items and 1 vol., c. 1827-c. 1836.
McCULLOH, DR. SAMUEL, DIARY, MS. 2118 Travels of Samuel McCulloh
(1772-1848) through the eastern United States and midwest with dates, times,
mileage, and expense; information on property in Beaver County, Pennsylvania,
and near Pittsburgh. Pedley, 1001 1 vol., 1826-41
MACHEMER RECEIPTS, MS.1522 Collection of c. 60 miscellaneous receipts
pertaining to various Baltimore businesses and institutions, c. 1860-c. 1897.
Named for donor, A. F. Machemer. c. 60 items, c. 1860-c. 1897.
McDOWELL, MARGARET R., AUTOGRAPH ALBUM, MS. 2423 Autograph
albums collected by Margaret R. McDowell. 2 vols., 1827-34, 1876-87
McHENRY ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.544.2 Two volumes of accounts of James
Howard McHenry (1820-1888), 1843- 1856, containing personal expenses, to
1847, and receipts for Sudbrook, the McHenry estate near Pikesville, 1856.
journal of farm affairs at Sudbrook, partially pasted over with Civil War
clippings, broadsides, and miscellaneous papers of Samuel Mettam, a soldier in
the Confederate Soldiers' Home at Pikesville. Last will and testament of James
Howard McHenry with settlement of his estate. 3 vols., 1843-1888.
McHENRY FAMILY PAPERS, MS.647 Correspondence and papers of various
members of the McHenry family. Includes correspondence of James McHenry on
Baltimore City Corporation and on civic affairs. John McHenry & Company
speculation in Continental securities. Material on state elections. Estate papers of
Stephen Raphel. Material on James McHenry's official and commercial activities.
Howard and Galloway family papers. Baltimore Fire Insurance Company items.
Will of Cornelius Howard. Letters of Daniel of St. Thomas jenifer, Thomas
Harwood, Jr., William Smallwood, Colonel John Eager Howard, Otho Holland
Williams, David Poe, Levin Handy, Joshua Seney, Richard Caton, John Gwinn,
Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Robert Gilmor, Henry Dearborn, John McKee, Felix D. St.
Hilaire, Peggy Caldwell (Mrs. James) McHenry. Family correspondence (c. 500
items), 1807-1825. Domestic Bagatelles, a series of newsletters of the McHenry
family for 1805, written by James McHenry. 5 boxes, c. 1770-1876.
McHENRY, JAMES, PAPERS, MS.1476 One original letter-David Carroll to the
Rev. John Carroll, June 11, 1788. Remainder of collection is copies of some of
James McHenry's correspondence with George Washington, Lord Sterling,
Alexander Hamilton, the Marquis de Lafayette, John Adams, Timothy Pickering,
Oliver Wolcott, Uriah Tracy, Thomas Paine, and others. Diary of Captain Wilson
Miles Cary, C. S. A., July, 1862-February, 1864. Volume with notes on letters
and papers of James McHenry. Booklet listing "McHenry Papers Deposited at the
Maryland Historical Society in 1889." 2 boxes, 1776-1877.
McHENRY JOURNALS, MS.544.1 journals of James Howard McHenry (18201888). Accounts of daily life at Sudbrook, the McHenry estate near Pikesville,
and in Baltimore. Diaries of trips to South America, the Mediterranean, Great
Britain, and the Con- tinent. Notebook of impressions while on a trip to Europe
made by McHenry-education, conditions of life, places seen, etc. Undated
notebook of miscellanea. 17 vols., 1836-1878.
McHENRY LETTERS, MS.1509 Group of letters of the McHenry and Boyd
families, 1838-1859, with an extract from one letter of Sophia McHenry to James
Howard McHenry, dated December 9, 1873. Topics are business and family
affairs. Collection includes 60 letters from Ramsey McHenry to his cousin, James
McHenry Boyd, 1838-1847, and 29 letters from various relatives to James
Howard McHenry, 1850-1851. c. 100 items, 1838-1873.
McHENRY PAPERS, MS.544 Correspondence, 1840-1878, of James Howard
McHenry (1820-1888). Of especial note are letters to him during the Civil War,
1861 (several from Charles Howard while in prison). Bulk is family letters,
especially from his children (Julia, et al.). Accounts, receipts, and memoranda
relating to McHenry's estate Sudbrook, near Pikesville. Bills and receipts from
Euro- pean trips. Album of Juliana Howard McHenry with verses, 1817-1819.
Book of verse of James Howard McHenry copied from various sources, 1836.
Clippings gathered by McHenry on cattle and horses (vol. 1), on local and
national politics, including the first months of the Civil War (vols. 2-3). 3 boxes
and 9 vols., 1840-1890.
MACHEN, ARTHUR W., COLLECTION, MS. 2446 Letter, 1930, from Gov.
Albert C. Ritchie to Arthur W. Machen, about Machen's resignation as chairman
of the Anti-Prohibition Committee. Letter, 1930, from United States Senator
William Cabell Bruce about Herbert Hoover. 2 items, 1930
MACHER ALBUM, MS.557 Volume of autograph verses, etc., many inscribed to
Miss Maggie Macher. 1 vol., 1865-1874.
McILVAIN COLLECTION, MS.1081 Collection, named for donor, Miss
Elizabeth McIlvain, consists of papers of Mrs. Emily McKim Reed. Includes
memorandum on trial of Abraham Carlisle for treason against the U. S., 1778
(20th century copy). Manu- script list of Colonial Maryland Exhibit at the World's
Columbian Exposi- tion, probably in the handwriting of Mrs. Reed. Official
directory of the Exhibition, 1893. Account book relating to the World Fair, 18921893, kept by Mrs. Reed, including miscellaneous receipts, accounts, letters, and
addresses. Manuscript copy of "Facsimile of General Washington7s handwriting
and Sketches of his Private Character," by Richard Peters, 1811 (imperfect).
Printed handbill issued by the Washington Statue Association requesting funds to
complete the base of the statue to be presented to France. Accompanied by a
letter, March, 1900, from Mrs. Mary M. Kelley, Secretary of the association, to
Mrs. Reed, a member of its executive committee, indicating that Mrs. Reed was
to represent the association at the statue's presentation to France. Typescript of
The National Relief Associa- tion of the National Society of the Colonial Dames
of America, by Mrs. Reed as National Secretary of the Colonial Dames.
Miscellaneous IeUers to Mrs. Reed, 1909-1922, including a small group from the
poet, Dr. Basil L. Gildersleeve. Pencilled notes on the situation in China, 1857,
including the surrender of the Taku forts to Sir Michael Seymour. Manuscript (?
18th century) of "Brief of Stephen Reeve's Title," 1694-1792, concerning his right
to a plot of land. 20 items, 1694-1922.
McILVAIN SCRAPBOOK, MS.543 Combined scrapbook and album belonging
to Miss Annie C. McIlvain of Harford County, in the mid-19th century. Contents
all of an earlier date, with clippings of poetry and essays, and many pieces of
verse copied in latter part of volume. 1 vol., c. 1852.
McINTOSH PAPERS, MS.1032 Small group of papers, mainly in French,
relating to Duncan McIntosh, merchant of Aux Cayes, St. Domingo, concerning
his heroism during an attack on white inhabitants by Negro slaves. c. 15 items,
1808-1827.
McJILTON PAPERS, MS.1357 Miscellaneous business papers of Rev. John F.
Mcjilton, 1818-1846, including promissory notes, bills for supplies, etc. Papers
of Daniel Delozier in settlement of estate of Samuel Harvey Harvard, 1805-1813.
McJilton's correspondence on lectures at the Fifth Presbyterian Church,
Baltimore, 1845- 1846. 100 items, 1805-1846.
McKEAN-McCLELLAN PAPERS, MS.545 Land papers, etc., of the McKean
and McClellan families (John McKean, John McClellan, et al.), many dealing
with the case of Charles Carroll of Carrollton vs. John McClellan (trespass case
over the boundary of Farrishes Range, owned by John McClellan). 17 items,
1732-1853. COSMO MACKENZIE'S SCHOOL LEDGER MS. 1697 School
ledger of Calvert County: tuitions, names of the pupils and students' parents. 1
vol., 1803-10
McKIM COLLECTION, MS.547 Papers of Dr. William Duncan McKim (18551935) and the McKim family include land papers, indentures, and plats (roads in
the York Road section of Baltimore with mill and factory); business papers and
correspondence of Messrs. McKim & Company and the Maryland Chemical
Company. Genealogical notes. Letterpress book of Haslett McKim, Birmingham,
1835- 1836. Dr. William Duncan McKim's letters from Switzerland and
Germany, 1876-1880. Medical drawings of Dr. McKim and medical tracts by
him. Commonplace book of Dr. McKim. 2 boxes, 1798-1937.
McKIM FAMILY PAPERS MS. 2146 Letters among David Telfair McKim
(1794-1847), Ann McKim, Mar- garet McKim, and Elizabeth McKim Hazelhurst,
1832-53, about the health and residence of David McKim, the illness and death of
Mary Hawkins McKim (d. 1834), visits with relatives, a resort in Hot Springs,
Virginia; a bill issued to Elizabeth V. McKim from Mr. and Mrs. Archer's
Academy, 1844; a deed from Elizabeth D. Thomas of Howard County to
Elizabeth Hazelhurst, 1856. 16 items, 1832-56
McKIM PAPERS, MS.547.1 Six deeds, mainly relating to William D. McKim
(1808-1879) and all con- concerning land in Baltimore. Dates are 1815, 1824,
1828, 1886, 1894, 1915. 6 items, 1815-1915.
MCKIM SCHOOL RECORDS, MS. 2022 Baltimore school: by-laws and
proceedings of the board of trustees, 1820-57; roll books, 1820-39; payments of
ground rents to the trustees, 1821-1918; pupil progress records, 1820-58. 4 boxes,
1820-1918
MCKIM, THOMAS, COMMONPLACE BOOK, MS. 2278.1 Record of
Delaware merchant (d. 1784): navigational, astronomical, and trigonometric
problems and solutions; tabulated course of the vessel Mary Galley to Cape Clear,
Ireland from Cape Henlopen, Delaware and back; accounts for goods and
voyages; carpentry and household instructions; religious sentiments; account
practices. 1 vol., 1732 McKITTERICK, CLAUDIA OLD, DIARY, MS. 2115
Travels of Claudia Old McKittrick (d. 1943) to Manila, Burma, Sing- apore,
India, Cairo, Java, China, and Russia; local history, politics, customs, and
superstitions; the invasion of China by Japan, 1937. 2 vols., 1923-37
MACKUBIN, FLORENCE, DIARY, MS. 2114 Travels of portrait and miniature
painter Florence Mackubin (1861- 1918) to Europe with descriptions of Dresden,
Milan, Florence, Edinburgh, and Manchester; art work (portraits and miniatures);
family; friends (especially Fanny Cochran); visits to the studio of Julius
Rolshoven. 1 vol., 1885-86
MACKUBIN PAPERS, MS.551 Miscellaneous land and business papers of the
Mackubin family. Annual accounts of George Mackubin, Treasurer of the
Western Shore, 1826-1843. Letters of appointment of Mackubin as Treasurer, and
his removal from office. Papers of Ella Mackubin (1756-1856). Miscellaneous
family material including plats of land, pay-roll of Captain Roger Boyce's troop of
light dragoons, n. d. List of prices current, 1765, bills of lading to and from
Barbados. Text of John Boyce's speech in debate, November 19, 1783. Receipts
for contributions to Annapolis Theater, 1828-1830. Letter to ( ... ) Skinner on
religion, 1830. Two essays prepared by George Mackubin, Jr. at St. John@s
College, 1843, 1847. Copies of Mackubin family wills. Papers of Elizabeth
Mackubin (1795-1845). Small collection of bills and receipts, tickets for Fort
Cumberland lands. Account of Thomas Bowie with William Brewer. Receipts
from the estate of George Mackubin. 2 boxes, 1765-1847.
McLURE ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.552 One volume of accounts dating from
1781-1784, of John McLure, Baltimore merchant. Accounts of ships for trading
voyages (including expenses for the upkeep of the vessels), and of goods
purchased for re-sale. Shows heavy dealings in flour and tobacco, with reports of
clothing, hats, hose, rum, wine, tea, sugar, spices, china, knives, scissors, tools,
tables, buckles, etc. 1 vol., 1781-1784.
McPARLIN RECEIPT BOOK, MS.549 Volume of receipts, 1827-1859, for taxes
paid, and miscellaneous transactions; also promissory notes. The majority
concern William McParlin of Annapolis and some concern Thomas Andrew
McParlin, U. S. Army surgeon. 1 vol., c. 1827-1859.
McPHAIL PAPERS, MS.1358 Legal papers, letters of recommendation, and
invitations relating to Lieu- tenant Daniel McPhail, 1848-1874. 10 items, 18481889. MCPHERSON-JOHNSON FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1714 Papers of the
Johnson and McPherson families of Frederick, Maryland: letters of Charles
Carroll of Annapolis to Daniel Dulany, Sr., about land, 1729 and 1731; letter of
Charles Carroll of Annapolis to Daniel Dulany, Sr., about the death of a Mrs.
Bennett, 1740; letter of Thomas Johnson, Jr. (1732-1819) to George Washington
about the type of labor to be used on the Potomac Canal, 1785; promissory note of
Thomas Johnson, Jr., 1803; drafts of Thomas Johnson, Jr. letters written in 1813
about the proposal to move the state capital from Annapolis to Frederick,
reflections on the Revolutionary War and the first three presidents, and opinions
on the Federalists and elections; a letter from W. H. Stallings about a trip to
Liverpool, England, 182 1; letter to John McPherson about politics, 1815; letter
from a W. L. McPherson describing a voyage from Norfolk, Virginia to the West
Indies, 1823; volume of Margaret R. Graham describing visits in 1847; two
undated recipe books; letters to Dorcas Johnson McPherson describing Frederick,
1830 and 1842. 13 items, 1729-1847
McSHERRY PAPERS, MS.1359 Grant of land in Berkeley County, Virginia, to
Richard McSherry (1747- 1822), 1804. Commission of Richard McSherry (18171885), as Assistant Surgeon in the Navy, 1844. Typed genealogy of the MeSherry
family (19 pp.) with two copies of letters by Dr. H. Clinton McSherry on family
history. 5 items, 1804-c. 1890.
MACTIER, HENRY, LETTERS, MS.1360 Xerox copies of letters to Mrs.
Frances Mactier from her son, Henry, from the West Indies and England; give
details of Henry's mercantile ventures, news of the family, etc. 31 items, 18131815.
MADDOX PAPERS, MS.1361 Small collection of deeds and other papers
relating to lands owned by the Maddox family of St. Mary's County. MS. map of
St. Mary's County and land plots in it. 25 items, 1650-1775.
MAGRAW ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.555 Ledger of the firm of F. J. and R. M.
Magraw, 1840-1842. Deals in sale and barter of goods, both foreign and domestic,
at store in Havre de Grace, Maryland. 1 vol., 1840-1842.
MAGRUDER AND RELATED FAMILIES' PAPERS, MS.961 Scrapbook
containing clippings, letters, photographs, and memorabilia of the Magruder,
Morgan, Beall, and Brooke families, covering events during the 18th and 19th
centuries. The area covered is mainly Montgomery County, with several photos
and articles. 1 vol., c. 1700-c. 1900.
MAGRUDER, JAMES A., ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1079 Account book from
1852-1860 of Captain James A. Magruder for his mill located in Salisbury,
Maryland. Items mentioned include flour, plaster, mill- stone, salt, coffee,
whiskey, guano. 1 vol., 1852-1860.
MAGRUDER PAPERS, MS.546 Notes by Henry Maynadier on Maynadier
family genealogy. Civil War letters and papers of Colonel James A. Magruder,
15th New York Regiment; papers of Magruder while serving as School
Commissioner in Washington, D. C. Washington Canal Improvement papers,
1870-1871; subscription lists of Union prisoners, 1865-1871; Grant statue
correspondence (signature of Ulysses S. Grant). Miscellaneous correspondence,
1724-1848. 1 box, 1724-1881.
MAGRUDER, TAYLOR & ROBERTS PAPERS, MS.553 Papers of Magruder,
Taylor & Roberts Company, Baltimore dealers in hardware; include bills,
receipts, invoices, bills of lading for customers in numerous localities, among
them Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Some of the letters for 1861 have
comments on the political situation in the south and orders for firearms. 5 boxes,
1858-1862. MALE FREE SCHOOL AND COLVIN INSTITUTE FOR GIRLS
RECORDS, MS. 2427 Various receipts of the Baltimore school for the education
of poor children reflecting the operation and maintenance of a school building. 81
items, 1828-86
MALLERY PAPERS, MS.554 Box of correspondence of Rev. Charles Payson
Mallery and others concerning the history of Bohemia Manor and of the Bayard
Family, 1806-1879. MS. volume Historical Collections of Bohemia Manor, 16601916. 1 box and 1 vol., late 19th-early 20th century.
MALLOY SCRAPBOOKS, MS.556 Scrapbooks of clippings dealing with
Baltimore and Maryland people and places, kept by Miss Louise Malloy. 2 vols.,
1893-1907.
MALOY PAPERS, MS.1362 Material relating to Rev. William C. Maloy and his
service as a chaplain in a Mississippi regiment, C.S.A. Certificate of membership
in Masons Lodge, 1887. Letters concerning his military enlistment and
commission as chaplain. Typed list of "Ministers in my family ... seen during
my lifetime," by Margaret Hopkins Maloy, wife of William C. Maloy. Newspaper
obituary notices. Typed copies of genealogical material and correspondence of the
Maloy family. c. 50 items, 1863-1930.
MALOY, WILLIAM MILNES, SCRAPBOOK, MS.1611 Scrapbook of clippings
kept by William Milnes Maloy concerning the attempt to introduce legislation to
liberalize the Maryland Sunday Blue Laws, and the opposition to this attempt by
Maloy, 1932. 1 vol., 1932.
MANCHESTER EVANGELICAL AND REFORMED CHURCH RECORDS,
MS. 1852 Register, in German, of this congregation originally in Baltimore
County, now Carroll County: lists of baptisms, 1760-1836; communicants, 17831823; deaths, 1813; a congregational pledge; a deed transferring land to the
congregation, 1762; lists of contributors to the schoolhouse; and miscellaneous
papers including some genealogical notes. An English translation of this register
is available in the Society's library. 8 items, 1760-1836, 1884, 1908
MANCHESTER GUARDIAN COLLECTION, MS. 2288 Items relating to the
return in 1946 of the deed to the Scott Trust for the British newspaper,
Manchester Guardian, by Paul Patterson (1878- 1952) of the Baltimore Sun: three
photographs; newspaper clippings; two complete copies of the Manchester
Guardian containing articles on the matter; a copy of the deed making Patterson a
trustee, 1940; a letter to Patterson from J. R. Scott discussing the Scott Trust. 14
items, 1940-46
MANKIN PAPERS, MS.558 Collection of poems, c. 1860-1868, written by
General Henry Mankin on a variety of subjects, including the Civil War. 1 box, c.
1860-1868. MANN COOKBOOKS, MS. 2374 Cookbooks owned by Ann
Matilda Hartsock Mann (1819-1902) of Frederick and her daughter Josephine
Mann Koehler (1840-1910) of Hagerstown. 2 vols., ca. 1890-1900
MANOR MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY PAPERS AND
RECORD BOOKS, MS.559 39 vols. include full record of the Manor Mining and
Manufacturing Company, formed in 1853 to operate three veins of coal in a tract
of land on the north branch of the Potomac River, in Garrett County, Maryland.
Cover land problems, leases to tenants, sales, timber, etc. Names involved are
John Swann, William F. Frick, James Swann Frick. Volumes have minutes,
letterpress copies of outgoing correspondence, letters received (under L. C. Bray,
Andrew B. Crichton, Albert A. Doub, John T. Mitchell, and miscellaneous), deeds
and leases, rentals, lists of stockholders, dividends, loan certificates, etc. Record
books date from 1877-1943. Also included in the collection are six boxes of
papers of the same firm with land records, particularly grants of land owned by
the company, reports of coal veins, etc. Papers date from 1790-1940. 39 vols. and
6 boxes, 1790-1943.
MANUFACTURERS' LIST, MS.1504 Part of a list of manufacturers for 1927,
Baltimore City, from Pacific Coast Hops & Malt Company to Zschunke Brothers.
1 item, 1927.
MARCH OF DIMES SCRAPBOOKS, MS.966 Ten scrapbooks of newsclippings
on President Franklin D. Rooseveles Birthday Balls for the Benefit of the Polio
Fund. 10 vols., 1934-1943.
MARIETTA LOG BOOK, MS.1147 Log book of the barque Marietta, 1848,
travelling between New York, Mtansas (Matanzas), Falmouth, and Bremerhaven
and apparently carrying a cargo of sugar. Log gives weather, position of the
vessel, shipping sighted. Master of the Marietta was Charles W. Denison. 1 vol.,
1848. MARINE, MATTHEW, ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.1016.1 Account books,
mainly of Matthew Marine (1777-1854). Include Cratchees Ferry account book,
1822-1846, recording shipments and sales of lumber, foodstuffs, wheat, whiskey,
coffee, and other commodities. Account books, ledgers, etc., 1831-1845, 18291841 (including records of the schooner New Citizen); 1831-1835 (with New
Citizen accounts); 1854-1870 (settlement of the estate of Marine, material on
schooners Lively Dove, Elite); 1829- 1830; 1833-1836 (Marine [Marain] &
Twilly store accounts); 1835-1841 (1840-1841 kept by Fletcher E. Marine, son);
1859-1861 (Nancy Marine & Sons; also includes log of Idea, Captain William
Kirby, trading between New York and Baltimore, and to Providence, 1845; also
accounts of wages, etc., on Sage, Captain George Bennet); 1840-1844; 1841-1851
(shipyard); 1844-1849 (mentions lace, cottons, etc.); 1847-1853; 1852-1858. 15
vols., 1822-1870.
MARINE, FLETCHER E., COLLECTION, MS.1016.2 Account books of
Fletcher E. Marine (1821-1889), concern his store and freighting business. Daily
record of purchases and sales, commissions as merchant for tobacco, snuff, fish,
and other commodities. Commissions on freighting business. Names of debtors.
Ledger, 1852-1853, has list of balances before moving from Dorchester County
to Baltimore in 1854. Fletcher Marine accounts date from 1852-1873. Also
included in the collection are account of James H. Marine for 1873-1876
(possibly working for his father, Fletcher). Accounts of W. G. Marine concerned
with running the Maryland Independent, 1867-1883. 3 boxes, 1852-1883. THE
REV. FLETCHER E. MARINE COLLECTION, MS. 1016.3 Papers collected by
Marine (1821-1889) for his biography of the Rev. John Hersey (1786-1862),
Methodist minister and missionary. Unbound signatures, proofs, partial
manuscripts, reviews, and advertisements of Sketch of Rev. John Hersey
(Baltimore: Hoffman and Company, 1879). Personal effects, 1829-58, of Hersey:
autobiography; sermons; accounts; journals of travels; sermon notes.
Correspondence, 1835-62, of Hersey about the state of the Methodist church and
the effect of the Civil War upon it with the following: the Rev. Charles Rees; the
Rev. Thomas Cathcart; the Rev. John S. Kennard; H. A. Bourland; Tyson Dines;
William and Sarah Welsh of Baltimore; Robert Turner, Baltimore merchant;
miscellaneous Methodist ministers in the South and Pennsylania. John B. Boles,
"John Hersey: Dissenting Theologian of Abolitionism, Perfectionism, and
Millenialism," Methodist History 14 (July 1976): 215-34 makes extensive use of
this collection. Pedley, 1038-40 2 boxes, 1829-89
MARINE, WILLIAM M., COLLECTION, MS.1016 Collection of material of
William M. Marine includes correspondence and estate papers of Colonel
Ephraim Anderson, appraiser for the Port of Balti- more. Papers of William M.
Marine as Collector of the Port of Baltimore (court cases, claims, etc.). Notebooks
of clippings on politics, the Civil War, Harper's Ferry, the assassination of
President Lincoln, and other topics. Material on Marines law practice, e.g.,
German Bank vs. Old Town Build- ing Company, 1874. Political material on the
Republican Party. Penmanship books. Papers relating to the estates of clients.
Diaries of trips to Europe, 1899-1901. Account books, 1858-1859. Letter books,
correspondence as Collector. 24 boxes, 1860-1904.
MARION RIFLE CORPS RECORD BOOKS, MS.561 Four volumes of records
of this Baltimore military group include rolls and returns, 1823-1825; printed
constitution, 1831, signed by 124 members; brief records of survivors and
contributing members, 1877-1879; history of the organization by John H. Hewitt
(1801-1890), with final notation December 13,1888. 4 vols., 1823-1888.
MARKET HOUSE LOTTERY RECORD BOOK, MS. 2248.6 Meetings and
ticket sale of the managers appointed by a legislative act in 1803 to raise money
by lottery to build a market house in the western section of Baltimore. 1 vol.,
1804-9
MARYLAND MARITIME COLLECTION, MS. 1931 Miscellaneous papers of a
number of vessels, shipping companies, and maritime agencies: cargo manifests
and bills of lading; customs records on imports and exports, tonnage, seizures of
ships and goods, and health certificates for crews and passengers; stock
certificates for shipping companies; ships' passes and registrations, including
one from Secretary of State James Monroe, 1812; papers relating to insurance,
sales, and repairs; journals and logbooks for a privateer in the War of 1812 and a
United States naval vessel during the Spanish-American War; several articles on
ships, shipbuilding and sailing; articles on the Ark and the Dove Society and its
gift to the Maryland Historical Society; bills and advertisements including a list of
vessel arrivals in Maryland, 1634-79. Register available. 1 box, 1633-1965
MARKLAND COPYBOOK, MS.570 School book of Richard Markland, typical
of its period (1802), but Mark- land at a later period entered death notices of some
300 persons. 1 vol., 1802, and n. d.
MARON CONFECTIONER COLLECTION, MS. 1679 Collection of manuscript
and typed notes on the history of Maron's, Baltimore confectioner: newspaper
clippings and articles on Conrad Ma- ron, purchaser of this business in 1893; his
son, Alfred C. Maron (d. 1929); articles and advertisements from trade
magazines. 9 items, 1894-1960
MARON'S OF BALTIMORE, INC. RECORDS, MS. 1679.1 Articles of copartnership and bill of sale, 1917; auditor's report, 1914- 17; excise tax forms,
1936; employer's contribution returns, 1936-37; copy of the 1956 issue of
Baltimore with information about this company. 8 items, 1917-56
MARRIOTT PARK COLLECTION, MS. 2218 Photocopies of newspaper
clippings concerning the Marriot Corpora- tion's proposed amusement park for
Howard County and efforts to stop its construction. 215 items, 1972 MARSH
FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2106 Land deeds, surveys, and plats of Marsh family
holdings in the "Valley of Jehosophat" (Dulany Valley) in Baltimore County;
wills and related papers of Joshua Marsh, Dennis Marsh, Amos Matthews, Elijah
Marsh, and Josiah Marsh. 34 items, 1785-1869
MARTENET SCRAPBOOKS, MS.972 Scrapbooks of James Blankford Martenet
(1898-1957). Vol. 1, World War I, mainly concerns Martenet's unit and includes
pictures, cartoons, Welcome Home programs, etc. Vol. 2, trips to Florida,
Chicago World Fair 1933, Greece, New Orleans, and the Bahamas. Vol. 3, trips to
Williamsburg, Puerto Rico. Invitation to Franklin D. Roosevelfs inauguration.
Cards from E. E. Duvall, ship's officer. Vol. 4, trip to Europe, 1927 (mainly
France), to visit battle monuments. Picture postcards of European works of art. 4
vols., c. 1914-1941.
MARTIN ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.564 Receipt book of John Martin, Baltimore
tailor; most of the items are unspecified, but seem to relate to day-to-day
expenses, such as rent, materials for a house, taxes, etc. 1 vol., 1793-1802.
MARTIN, DUBOIS, PAPERS, MS.307 Correspondence of Martin relative to
Lafayette's embarkation for the U. S. in 1776. Papers relative to Martin's services
with French and British armies, life in Haiti and Santo Domingo. Two documents
of Louis XV, 1762, 1766. French items in the collection include MS. account of
Lafayette's voyage to America, dictated by Lafayette to Martin. c. 100 items,
1762-1824.
MARTIN, JOSEPH, PAPERS, MS.1364 Group of letters to General Joseph
Martin, Virginia's Indian agent in dealings with Cherokees. Subjects include the
Virginia-Tennessee boundary dispute and land purchases. 7 items, 1783-1805.
MARTIN, LUTHER, COLLECTION, MS. 1751 Collection of correspondence of
Luther Martin (1744-1826): the Revo- lution; Martin's law practice, especially the
criminal court and land sales; the illness of Martin's daughter, 1815; Maryland
politics, 1780-1821. Correspondents include Thomas Sim Lee, 1781; Otho
Holland Williams, 1783; John Eager Howard, 1789; Robert Carter, 1791; John
Nicholson, 1799; Tench Ringgold, 1801; William Hammond, 1801; and Robert
Goodloe Harper, 1817. Collected for Paul S. Clarkson and R. Samuel Jett, Luther
Martin of Maryland (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press, 1970). Photocopies only;
permission for publication must be obtained from owner of originals. 1
box,1766-1821
MARTIN PAPERS, MS.1363 Miscellaneous letters and land papers of the Martin
and Johnson families (Henry Johnson, William Martin, et al.), including
correspondence to and from Europe. Approval for embarkation for France of
Henry Johnson, July 12,1809. c. 75 items, 1780-1862.
MARYE BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, MS.562 Biographical sketches of four
Baltimoreans by William Bose Marye, 1950. Subjects are Joseph Cushing, Sr. and
Jr., Joseph Mackenzie Cushing, and Dr. George Brown Mackenzie. Photographic
reproductions of the above, and also of Rebecca Edmunds Cushing (Mrs. Joseph
Cushing, Sr.). 1 vol., 1952.
MARYE COLLECTION, MS.563.1 Collection contains bank book of Mrs.
Elizabeth M. B. Marye (1853-1928), from 1900-1928. Account book of Mrs. W.
Nelson Marye from the estate of William Bose, 1895. Religious tract and
sermons, and several portrait photographs of William B. Marye (b. 1866) and
family. Correspondence of the Gittings and Marye families. 1 box, 1830-1928.
MARYE COOKBOOK, MS.563 Cookery book of Elizabeth Mary Bose
[Gittings] Marye, c. 1890. Conven- tional recipes of the period (Lobster h la
Newburg, dandelion wine, pre- serves, hair tonic, cough remedies, etc.). 1 vol., c.
1890.
MARYE LAND RECORDS COLLECTION, MS.1165 Collection of negative
photocopies of land records and MS. notes on them made by William B. Marye.
Includes original surveys and re-surveys, mostly of 17th and 18th centuries, of
land on the east side of Bush River from the head of Church Creek to the mouth
of the river at Abbey Island, and along Chesapeake Bay to the mouth of the
Susquehanna River at Havre de Grace; also inland, with some omissions, in the
area bounded by Bush River, Swan Creek, and Chesapeake Bay. 1 file, 17th-19th
centuries.
MARYLAND ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, BOTANICAL SECTION, MINUTES,
MS.1614 Minute book of the meetings of the Botanical Section of the Maryland
Academy of Science for November 8, 1917-March 9, 1926. Minutes and other
papers of the Botanical Section, 1917-1934 (mainly in the hand of the recording
secretary, Osborne D. Heard). Some typed copies of minutes. Mimeograph copy
of the Natural History Society of Maryland Bulletin, July, 1934. Subjects covered
by this collection are primarily natural history, botany, and genetics. 1 vol. and 50
items, 1917-1934.
MARYLAND BAPTIST UNION PAPERS, MS.1365 Collection of
correspondence of Maryland Baptist Union Association, with printed reports,
programs, etc. Concerns relationship with Southern Baptist Convention and
miscellaneous church affairs. Typed extract of address of President John R.
Sampey of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louis- ville, September,
1929. Printed pamphlets, etc. c. 50 items, 1906-1932.
MARYLAND BOOK: "CHARITIES AND CORRECTIONS OF MARYLAND,
MS.1644 Manuscript of Charities and Corrections of Maryland by David Isaiah
Green, published, 1893, in the Maryland Book for the Chicago World Fair of that
year, by the Maryland Board of World's Fair Managers. 1 vol. and I letter, 1893.
MARYLAND CADETS AND MARYLAND GUARD RECORDS, MS. 2165
Record book, 1842-46, of the Maryland Cadets, Fifty-third Regiment of
Volunteer Infantry, with copies of invitations extended to or received from other
military units; descriptions of regimental parades and a trip to Boston; accounts of
business conducted at special and quarterly meetings; membership lists. Record
book, 1861, of the Maryland Guard, Fifty-third Regiment of Volunteers Infantry
with minutes of monthly meetings, lists of the units' members or those proposed
for membership. Photocopies only; permission for publication must be obtained
from owner. 2 vols., 1842-46, 1861
MARYLAND CHEMICAL WORKS ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.547.2 Financial
records of this Baltimore chemical company, of which David T. McKim was
President. Vol. 1 is payroll record, 1827-1831. Vol 2, journal, 1828-1833. 2 vols.,
1827-1833.
MARYLAND CHAPTER OF THE WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION FOR
PROHIBITION REFORMS. 1684 transferred to Prints and Photographs Division
MARYLAND CLUB RECORDS, MS.974 Records of the Maryland Club, a
Baltimore social organization, include minutes, invitations, visitors' register,
letterbooks, financial accounts. Also included in the collection are three volumes
of records of the Baltimore Club-record book, 1844-1857; cash book, 1845-1862;
strangers' book, 1844- 1857. 58 vols., 1844-1925.
MARYLAND CLUB RECORDS, MS. 2225 Baltimore social organization:
treasurer's ledgers, 1893-1920; general cashbooks, 1948-57; accounts 'ournals,
1939-50; guest registers; diaries of the kitchen manager, 1935, 1939, 194 1;
record books with the constitution, by-laws, officers, and members, 1898, 1900,
1904, 1906, 1908, 1910, 1912, 1935, 1940, 1946; minutes of the board of
governors' meetings, 1940-44; applications for membership, 1924-43; audits,
1937-38 and 1944; Federal Alcohol Control Administration regulations, 1934;
correspondence about insurance, repairs, restaurant operations, employees. 6
boxes and 6 vols., 1893-1957
MARYLAND CLUB RECORDS, MS. 2225.1 Baltimore social organization:
ledgers, 1927-36; general cashbooks, 1936-48; sales record book, 1954; employee
record book 1951; kitchen manager's diary including menus, food prices, and
recipes, 1937. 11 vols., 1921-51
MARYLAND COLONIAL PHOTOSTATS, MS.565 Negative photostats of
original materials in the Henry E. Huntington Library. Consist of Acts of the
General Assembly, 1757 (5 items); letters of Sir Francis Nicholson, 1695-1700, to
the 3rd Earl of Bridgewater; letters of Horatio Sharpe, Governor of Maryland,
1755-1758. 1 pkg., 1695-1758.
MARYLAND COMMISSION TO THE JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION
SCRAPBOOK, MS. 2068 Maps, printed ephemera, and correspondence of the
activities of the Maryland Commission to the Jamestown Exposition, 1907.
Collected by Frederick M. Colston (1835-1922), chairman of the Maryland
Commis- sion. Pedley, 852, 1309, 1606 1 vol., 1905-07
MARYLAND CONVENTION OF 1776 JOURNAL, MS.1776 Name of the
delegate, county representing, number of days in attendance and in travel,
payment. 1 vol., 1776
MARYLAND COUNCIL RECORDS, MS. 1954 Proceedings of the council
consisting of reports of daily business including legal interpretations; decisions
on petitions from violators of ordinance and liquor laws and debtors; applicants
for justices of the peace, Judges, and agents; orders for treasury disbursements for
salaries of council members, clerks, and messengers; naturalizations; information
about Rev- olutionary War veterans who were awarded certifications of
depreciation; and installment payments on purchases of confiscated British
property. Photocopies only; originals located at the Maryland Hall of Records.
Some have been published in Richard Walsh, ed.Journal and Correspondence of
the Council, 1789-1793. Archives of Maryland, vol. 72 (Baltimore: Maryland
Historical Society, 1972), pp. 228-357. 6 boxes, 1791-1807
MARYLAND FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH COLLECTION, MS. 2269
Family history research papers written by undergraduate students of the
University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Towson State Univer- sity;
additions will be made to this collection as future family history courses are
offered. Register available. 49 items, 1976-77
MARYLAND FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH PAPERS, MS. 2372 Family
history research papers written by students of the University of Maryland,
Baltimore County. Photocopies only; permission for publication must be obtained
from owners. 9 items, 1977
MARYLAND FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH PAPERS, MS. 2443 Family
history research papers prepared for a course at the University of Maryland at
Baltimore County. Families include Drohan, Jackson, Kulacki, Lewis, Weaver,
and Yoncha families. Researchers may not cite proper names or directly quote. 7
items, 1978
MARYLAND FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH PAPERS, MS. 2443.1 Family
history research papers prepared for a course at the University of Maryland at
Baltimore County. Families include Collins, Cox, Holland, Horwath, Keith,
Meickle, and Omer. Researchers may not cite proper names or directly quote. 7
items, 1979
MARYLAND FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS WAR SERVICES
SCRAPBOOK, MS. 2336 Newspaper clippings, programs, and correspondence:
concerts; donation of musical instruments, sheet music, records, phonographs to
service clubs, hospital ships, and servicemen overseas during World War 11. 1
vol., 1941-46
MARYLAND FOLKLIFE COMMISSION RECORDS, MS. 2046
Correspondence, minutes, publications, and studies of the commission. 100 items,
1968-71 MARYLAND FOX HUNTERS ASSOCIATION RECORD BOOK,
MS. 2248.4 Minutes of the August 1874 meeting held at the home of John N.
Carroll for the purpose of founding the association: copy of the association's
constitution; names of officers- correspondence with the secretary (Charles
Semmes); lists of members' names. 1 vol., 1874
MARYLAND GUARD RECORD BOOK, MS.566 Constitution of this Baltimore
military organization with signatures of 226 members. In rear of volume are
articles of association and signed roll of 256 members of four companies attached
to the 53rd Regiment of Infantry (with data on their ages, occupations, places of
birth, residences, and places of business). 1 vol., 1859.
MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY ADDRESSES, MS.1366 Addresses to
the Maryland Historical Society, 1876-1963, mainly typed copies, some bound.
Speakers included Clemenceau, December 4, 1922; Harry S Truman, March 27,
1945; General G. C. Marshall, June 11, 1945; Dr. George C. Finney, February 26,
1946; Gerald W. Johnson, September 14, 1954; W. Stuart Symington, various
dates, etc. 2 boxes, 1876-1963.
MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARCHIVES AND PAPERS, MS.2008
General Material 1. Minutes, 1844-1934; index, 1844-1900; Council minutes,
1901-'. 2. Correspondence (President, Corresponding Secretary, and general),
1844-1917; letterbooks; letters to the Society, 1844-1858, 1861-April, 1914. 3.
Financial papers, including Treasurers' letters, accounts, etc., 1881-1909, 19211922. Treasurers' accounts, 1871-'; Treasurers' account books, 1924- 1950; early
accounts, 1844-1870; cash receipts, 1926-1945. 4. Celebrations, receptions, etc.,
Baltimore Settlement, 150th anniversary, 1880; American Association for the
Advancement of Science, 1908; Calvert Night, 1888; Centennial, 1944;
Clemenceau's visit, 1922; opening of new Keyser Building, 1919. 5.
Miscellaneous items. Notices of meetings, 1919-'; necrology, 1887-1918;
newsclippings and scrapbooks, 1844-1919; scrapbooks, 1879-1; membership lists,
nominations, etc., 1844-'; officers, standing committees, 1844-1898; constitution,
by-laws, officers, etc., 1844, with manuscript additions to 1857; constitution, bylaws, officers, etc., 1867, with manuscript additions to c. 1875; building
proceedings, 1845-1848; Women's Committee minutes, 1958-*; miscellaneous
unsorted papers. 6. Baltimore Athenaeum, proceedings of Council of
Government, 1848- 1883. Library Accession books, 1844-1867 (Mercantile
Library Association ? ); accessions to the Library, 1844-1866, 1876-'; borrowers'
books, 1848-1948; Library Committee minutes, 1865-' (including minutes of
Committees on Heraldry and Genealogy, 1906 to its cessation in 1939); guide to
the articles donated to the Cabinet of the Society, 1844-1909, 1913-1922;
newspaper catalog of the Society, ? 1844; catalogs to 1860s; to 1872 ?; to c. 1880;
to 1879; printed list of pamphlets of the Society, 1844; records of photostat and
other repro- duction orders, 1954-'; letterbooks of Librarian and Acting Librarian,
1901- 1917; letters of J. G. Gatchell (Librarian) to other librarians; Librarians'
account books, 1880-1914; visitors' books, Maryland Historical Society and
Library Company of Baltimore, 1848-1877, 1893-1949, 1955-'. Gallery Gallery
Committee minutes, 1848-1853; exhibition of paintings, etc., 1849- 1850; natural
history specimens catalogue, 1859; catalogue of maps, medals, coins, MSS., etc.,
1854; gallery catalogue, 1907; accessions, 1844-1913; exbi- bition catalogues.
Publications Publications, stock distribution, payments, etc.; Archives of
Maryland Calendar of Publications Committee, 1883; list of publications, 18441901; Rainbow Series, index; Publications Committee minutes, 1883-1884;
manuscript of Fund Publication 7; cuts for Maryland Historical Society publications, 1934-'. ' Items followed by ' are in progress. 104 boxes, 1844 to date.
MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY DINNER RECORDS, MS.1366.1
Miscellaneous material pertaining to dinners given by the Maryland His- torical
Society; programs, lists of subscribers., newselippings, letters of acceptance, etc.
c. 50 items, 1850-1853.
MARYLAND HOUSE OF DELEGATES RECORDS, MS.567 Journal of the
Committee of Accounts, Maryland House of Delegates, Annapolis, December 315, 1708. Shows amounts payable to those doing duties for the Crown, including
amounts allowed by members of the House "reduced from their tobacco
allowances." Appointed to the Committee were James Philips (Chairman), Joseph
Hill, John Bradford, Robert Ungle. journal of the House of Delegates, September
27-October 5, Novem- ber 20-December 17, 1708, with detailed record of the
proceedings of the House. journal commences with speech from the Governor
(John Seymour) on behalf of the Crown. These records are certified official
manuscript copies of those sent to England. 1 file, 1708.
MARYLAND LEVY, LAND, AND COURT RECORDS, MS.1117 Levy lists
and papers of Baltimore County, 1777, 1781; Charles County, 1793; Dorchester
County, 1782-1786 (returns 1781 and 1790); Frederick County, 1782, 1785, 1787;
Harford County, 1781; Montgomery County, 1782, 1787-1788, 1790-1792;
Prince George's County, 1798, 1820; Queen Anne's County, 1813, 1816-1819,
1823; St. Mary's County, 1771, 1782, 1825; Somerset County, 1781-1788, 17901791, 1815-1816, 1820, 1822-1823, 1827; Washington County, 1781-1788, 17901701, 1809, 1814-1817. Land records include abstracts of deeds (various
counties), 1785-1788; list of leases in the hands of Colonel Edward Lloyd, Queen
Anne's Manor, 1713-1765; certificates to land (various counties), 1782-1852, and
miscellaneous land papers, 18th century; list of Maryland land certificates, 1769;
deed by Charles Bevin to Alexander Chappell for Smith's Delight, Calvert
County, 1688; patent of Alexander Whitaker for addition to Coles Purchase,
Frederick County, 1788; Basil Dorsey's patent to resurvey of Hobsofes Choice,
1753; copy of Dulany deed, Baltimore County, 1776; confirmation of sale of
confiscated property from the Esau Fishwicke estate to Dr. James Murray, 1789;
list of lands devised by last will and testament, 1733-1734, in Anne Arundel,
Calvert, St. Mary's, Kent, Charles, Talbot, Baltimore, Somerset, Cecil,
Dorchester, Queen Anne's, and Prince George's Counties; land papers dealing
mainly with estates and administration. Court records, miscellaneous accounts,
and other material include rough drafts of letters between Governors of Maryland
and Virginia on the boundary survey of 1833. Account of Thomas Russell,
North East Forge, October, 1764-October, 1782. Prerogative Court and
miscellaneous land papers, Maryland, 1683-1807. Naval Officers' Audits, 17551760. Account of money paid to Maryland militia officers in service of the U. S.,
1776. Retailers' and tavern licenses granted in Baltimore Town and County, 1789,
1790. List of seals and taxes, 1798. Summary list of military supplies, St. Marys
and Washington Counties, 1783. List of fines and forfeitures, Washington
County, 1790, 1814-1815. Tax list, Patapsco Lower Hundred, 1783. Miscellaneous printed and manuscript material. 2 boxes, c. 1683-c. 1852.
MARYLAND LIBRARIES COLLECTION, MS. 2259 Papers collected by
Richard Parsons, editor of the defunct quarterly, Maryland Libraries:
correspondence with authors about the publication of their articles and purchases
of books by the Baltimore County Public Library; the careers of Gilbert Byron,
Joseph L. Wheeler, Mary Lemist Titcomb, Louis Henry Dielman; Bishop John
Carroll's contributions to libraries and education in Maryland; the United States
Naval Academy library; the Mercantile Library Association of Baltimore; and the
library established by the Jesuits of Frederick, Maryland in 1899. 34 items, 196675
MARYLAND LINE RECORD BOOK, MS.124 Pay list of the Maryland Line at
its discharge in 1783, with names and ranks, when commissioned, reasons for
leaving the service, time of service, amount of pay, money received, and balance
due. 1 vol., 1783.
MARYLAND LOYALISTS' MUSTER ROLLS, MS.548 Photocopies of muster
rolls of Maryland Loyalists, showing names of Mary- landers enlisted in the
British army in Canada. 400 items, 1777-1783.
MARYLAND MANORS HISTORY RECORDS, MS.572 A brief typed report on
the history of the manors of Maryland, with records of these manors on file cards,
compiled by Francis C. Nicholas. 187 items, c. 1935.
MARYLAND MECHANICS INSTITUTE LETTERS, MS.1646 Five letters, two
with bills, from Fielding Lucas, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Maryland
Mechanics Institute, ordering various items of Mechanical apparatus and giving
Shipping instructions, 1827-1828. Items are Lucas to M. Pixii, Paris, June 25,
1827, with order and description of apparatus, and Lucas to Pixii, January 11 and
May 25, 1828. Lucas to W. & S. Jones,London,with order and description, July
30, 1828. Lucas to Bach and Bradish, New York, August 27, 1828 (copy) 5 items,
1827-1828.
MARYLAND MILITARY DOCUMENTS, MS.1477 Military items, 1818-1887,
many relating to Fort McHenry. Include material on the Baltimore arsenal,
Baltimore artillery,, lists of equipage, bills for goods delivered to the United
States Department of War, Mount Vernon Mills; estimates and accounts for
supplies to Pikesville, Cumberland, and Frederick. Material on cemeteries at
Loudon Park, Antietam, and Anna- polis. Printed proclamation for Congressional
elections to be held, signed Sam Brady, Mayor of Baltimore, May 7, 1841. Letters
signed by General George Gibson, 1828; General Irvine, 1840; S. B. Dusenbery,
1841; General Jessup, 1847-1851; Henry Stanton, 1847-1850. c. 150 items, 18181887.
MARYLAND MILITIA RECORD BOOK, FIFTH AND THIRTY-NINTH
REGIMENTS, MS. 2195 Muster rolls, orderly reports, and regimental orders of
the Fifth and Thirty-ninth Regiments of the Maryland Militia, 1813-14; references
to the height, age, description, occupations, and terms of service of each man;
copies of letters in support of William Roney's (1 782-1844) effort to be
appointed the inspector of domestic distilled liquor in Baltimore, 1830 and 1833.
1 Vol., 1813-V., 1830, 1833
MARYLAND MILITIA THIRD BRIGADE RECORD BOOK MS.568 Record
book of the Maryland Militia, Third Brigade. Includes several regimental
returns, company returns, annual returns. Roster with dates of commissions from
1807-1829; brigade orders, 1821-1855; courts martial records; several newspaper
clippings dated 1824, one concerning General Winder's funeral and Lafayette's
arrival in Baltimore. 1 vol., 1807-1855.
MARYLAND MISCELLANEA, MS.1134 Miscellaneous collection of Maryland
material consisting of a tax list, Talbot County, 1782; William Harwood
resignation, 1778; assessors returns for first, second, and third districts of Calvert
County, 1783; an account book (unidentified), 1762-1763, which lists sales,
monies lent, receipts, deliveries of tools and Ironware, sales of iron and rental
paid to the Elk Ridge Company. 8 items, 1762-1783.
MARYLAND NAVAL OFFICE SHIPPING RATES, MS. 2331 Volume of
entrances and clearances recorded, 1689-1701, in the districts of Annapolis,
Patuxent, Pocomoke, and Williamstadt (Oxford) with the names of the vessel, the
master, the owners, when and where built and registered, type and rig, tonnage,
number of guns and size of crew, home port, destination, cargo; entrances and
clearances of Patuxent district, 1754, and Annapolis district, 1754-64, with the
same information. Microfilm only; originals at Public Record Office in London.
Pedley, 32, 105, 133, 1197, 1667 1 reel (no. 757), 1689-1701, 1754-64
MARYLAND PAMPHLETS, MS.1552 A collection of 19th century MS. copies
of early pamphlets relating to the history of Maryland in the 17th century by
Father Andrew White, Roger Heaman, John Hammond, Sir George Calvert, et al.
Pamphlets contain material on the foundation of the colony, religious
controversies in the early period, etc. 5 items in 1 vol., 1634-1655 (19th century).
MARYLAND PORTS OF ENTRY RECORDS, MS. 2355 Entrances and
clearances of vessels at the ports of Annapolis (1748-75), North Potomac (175157), Oxford (1742-73), Pocomoke (1751-57), Ches- ter (1771-72), Patuxent
(1745-57): names of vessels; date; rig and build; tonnage; guns and men; names
of the owner and master; location of construction and registrations- ports of
departure and destination; cargo. Microfilm only; composite of originals at the
Maryland Historical Society (MS. 21, 638, 670) and the Maryland Hall of
Records. 1 reel (no. 1460), 1745-75
MARYLAND SERVICEMEN CLIPPING FILE, MS. 2413 News releases and
photographs of Marylanders in the United States armed forces sent to the
Baltimore News American by the military: information on names, parents' names,
address, education, military training, promotions, and transfers. 10,250 items,
1950-70
MARYLAND SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION PAPERS, MS.1097
Collection of material, both printed and manuscript, covering every aspect of the
organization of the Maryland Sesquicentennial celebrations in 1880.
Correspondence on the celebrations with John H. B. Latrobe, President of the
Maryland Historical Society, mainly replies to official invitations; various
accounts, including a volume with accounts of the artistic committee. Printed
material includes official programs, invitations, broadsides, souvenir publications.
c. 500 items, 1880-1881.
MARYLAND SESQUICENTENNIAL SCRAPBOOKS, MS.1097.1 Two
scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, etc., centered around the Mary- land
Sesquicentennial celebrations held in Baltimore in 1880. A comprehensive
collection, including photographs. 2 vols., 1880.
MARYLAND SOLDIERS HOME MANAGERS RECORD BOOK, MS.569
Volume with reports of admissions to the Maryland Soldiers Home; record of
expenditures; minutes of the meetings of the managers. 1 vol., 1865-1868.
MARYLAND STATE COLONIZATION SOCIETY PAPERS, MS.571
Comprehensive records of the Maryland State Colonization Society from 18271871. Include all correspondence received by the Society, much of it from Africa.
Records of all letters sent by agents, corresponding secretaries, and managers of
the State Fund. Financial records, with infon-nation on all receipts, transactions,
and expenditures. Manumission books and copies of extracts from wills, etc.,
freeing slaves. Extensive material reflecting the work of John H. B. Latrobe, Dr.
James Hall (1802-1889), and John Brown Russwurm (1799-1851), Governor of
Maryland in Liberia. Numerous contemporary pamphlets. Maryland Colonization
Journal, 1835-1861. 100 vols., 1827-1871.
MARYLAND STATE GAME AND, FISH PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
MINUTES AND RECORDS, MS.573 Scrapbook of clippings and printed
materials on the activities of the association, 1907-1917. Minutes of meetings,
1903-1924. Minutes, 1895-1902, and book of constitution and minutes, 18741877. Volumes and folders of minutes of general meetings, Executive Committee,
and Board of Directors. 7 vols. and 4 folders, 1874-1959.
MARYLAND STATE GAME AND FISH PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
RECORDS, MS.573.1 Minutes (November 1970-September 1975); treasurer's
reports (November 1970-October 1975); requests- from Baltimore City and
Baltimore, County public schools for "Ecology in the Classroom" kits. Pedley,
1076 1 box, 1970-75
MARYLAND STATE PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, MS.1034 Typed
reports of the Maryland State Planning Commission on various aspects of
Maryland-population, white, colored, and total; finance; conservation; land use;
highway construction, etc. 16 items, 1934-1936.
MARYLAND STATE SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION HISTORICAL SCRAPBOOK, MS. 1808 Scrapbook on
Maryland history, winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution national
history scrapbook contest in 1949. 1 vol., 1946-49 MARYLAND STEAMBOAT
COMPANY SCRAPBOOKS, MS.2316 Newspaper clippings on the operation of
the company, about the activities of employees and owners, and interesting events
relating to the line. Microfilm only- permission for publication must be obtained
from owner. 1 reel (no. 518), 1888-94
MARYLAND TAX LISTS, MS.807 Large collection of tax records for Maryland
and Washington, D. C., 1798- 1799. General and particular assessments of
dwellings, land, slaves, taxes, in 1798, Baltimore City, 8 vols. Baltimore County,
6 vols. Baltimore County land sold for taxes, 1805, with Baltimore City
uncollected taxes, 1801. Anne Arundel County hundreds, 1 vol. Caroline County
hundreds, 3 vols. Charles County hundreds, 2 vols. District of Columbia, 1 vol.
Harford County hundreds, 4 vols. Prince George's County hundreds, 2 vols.
Queen Anne's County hundreds, 3 vols. Somerset County hundreds, 3 vols. St.
Mary's County hundreds, 4 vols. Talbot County hundreds, 3 vols. c. 632shelf feet,
1798-1805. Available on microfilm (nos. 603-612)
MARYLAND TELEPHONE COMPANY OF BALTIMORE RECORD BOOK,
MS. 2181 Income from private lines and eight telephone exchanges; expenses for
materials and labor; a list of the capital shareholders; rates; payments for private
lines; tax records. 1 vol., 1879-81
MARYLAND TERCENTENARY RECORDS, MS.574 Large collection of
material relating to the preparations for and celebration of Maryland's
Tercentenary in 1934. Includes Maryland cachets, collected by Harriet P. Marine;
Maryland designs and seals used in connection with the celebrations, 1934.
Correspondence, newspaper reports, manuscript copies of newspaper reports;
miscellaneous items; reports of the various committees of the Tercentenary, 19301933. Copies of legislation relating to the celebrations (Acts of the General
Assembly); expense vouchers; programs, addresses, invitations and other
ephemera; scrapbook kept by Bryant L. Mather, Maryland Tercentenary St.
Mary's City, Maryland, 1934. Material relating to the part of St. Mary's City in the
celebrations, including resolution thanking the city for land given for a state park;
letters, deeds, plats, etc., on the same subject; plans for a monument at St. Mary's.
Material on the Old State House. List of members of the committee appointed by
Governor Albert C. Ritchie and the General Assembly. Material on the
refurbishing of the Old Senate Chamber, Annapolis, W. Hall Harris, Chair- man
of the Commission. Material covers 1930-1948. Includes report for 1931; letters
on items of furniture; research reports, 1938-1940; sketches, pictures, and
estimates, 1935-1948; letters to donors, data collected by Dr. Henry Berkley; floor
plans, letters, and estimates, 1930-1932. Correspondence relating to the
Tercentenary between R. M. Duvall, Chairman of the Executive Committee,
William Marbury, General Chairman, Governor Ritchie, Pro- fessor Matthew
Page Andrews, Chairman of the Committee on Celebra- tions, 1927-1933. Folder
on educational aspects of the celebration-visual aids, radio transmissions,
reaching of young people's groups, the Frederick Vining Fisher Plan (Frederick V.
Fisher, national lecturer on America for the Philadelphia Sesquicentennial, 1926).
Correspondence of Dr. James A. Magruder, Governor of the Society of the Ark
and the Dove, Governor Ritchie, etc. Letters on and photographs of the Cowes
Tablet, 1933. Folder of plans for memorials, monuments at St. Mary's and St.
Clement's and correspondence on Blakistons Island (St. Clement's), 1933. Senate
Bills and Acts, 1931-1932. Material on the Society for the Preservation of
Maryland Antiquities, 1932; Cowes Inscription, 1931-1932. Correspondence
between R. M. Duvall and Lord Fairfax, 1930-1932. portfolio of commemorative
issues of various magazines, 1934. Include Baltimore Catholic Review, The Blue
and Gray, Columbia, Gardens, Houses and People, Historical Bulletin, Messenger
of the Sacred Heart, Sons of the American Revolution Magazine, Washington
Diocese. 9 boxes and 1 portfolio, 1928-1948.
MARYLAND TERCENTENARY SCRAPBOOK, MS. 2293 Scrapbook of
newspaper clippings about Maryland's tercentenary celebration in 1934: various
celebrations across Maryland; the state's history, geography, and local customs.
Pedley, 1079 1 vol., 1934
MARYLAND TEST BOOK, MS.1033 Volume of oaths taken by all civil and
military officers of the State of Maryland (of allegiance to the Constitution and
laws of the State, the United States, and the Christian religion), with signatures of
those taking the oaths and dates taken. 1 vol., 1825-1857.
MARYLAND-WEST VIRGINIA BOUNDARY PAPERS, MS.609 Papers
pertaining to the survey to determine the correct boundary between Maryland and
West Virginia. Include proceedings in the United States Supreme Court, 1909;
instructions to the commission from Isaac Lobe Straus, Maryland Attorney
General; photographs; briefs prepared by W. McCullough Brown tracing the
history and settlement of the controversy; six large maps of the disputed territory;
data pertaining to Maryland's western boundaries, together with the history of the
"Fairfax Stone." Final map of the boundary, 1911. 1 box, 1909-1911.
MARYLAND WESTERN BOUNDARY SURVEY RECORDS, MS. 1654
Survey of the Maryland-Virginia boundary from the "Fairfax Stone," originally
erected in 1746: boundary markers; distances and elevations; astronomical
observations. Pedley, 644, 1063 1 vol., 1859-60
MARYLAND WILLS, MS.1550 Collection of early Maryland wills of the
following: Thomas Ringgold, 1710; Thomas Marsh, 1679; Richard Fillingham,
1677; Disborough Bennett, 1677; Alexander Nash, 1676; Samuel Wickes, 1729;
Arthur Wright, 1676; Augustine Hemnan, post 1660 (copy, imperfect). 8 items, c.
1660-1729.
MARYLAND WORLD WAR II COLLECTION, MS. 2010 Materials collected
by the World War II Records Division of the Maryland Historical Society:
discharges, separations, and numerous newspaper clippings concerning
Maryland's military, industrial, agricultural, and civilian contributions to the war
effort. Used in compilation of Maryland in World War II, 9 vols. (Baltimore:
Maryland Historical Society, 1950-65). Separate index available; advance notice
of intent to use this collection must be provided. 241 boxes, 1945-65
MASON, JR., JOHN THOMAS, PAPERS, MS. 2224 Correspondence of John
Thomas Mason (I 765-1824), John Thomas Mason, Jr. (1815-73), and John
Thomas Mason III (fl. 1868): majority of letters to John Thomas Mason, Jr.
discussing his education at Mount Saint Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland
and at the College of New Jersey (later Princeton); comments on state and
national politics, 1840-70; correspondence between members of the Mason family
in Wash- ington County, Hagerstown, Clear Spring, and Baltimore, about law,
medicine, tobacco and flour merchandising, slavery. Register available. 7 boxes,
1744-1882 MASON, LOUISA G., DIARY, MS. 2248.1 Diary discussing social
events and the weather in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia; the
assassination of Abraham Lincoln; the difficulties of traveling from Philadelphia
to Washington. 1 vol., 1864-65
MASON PAPERS, MS.1004 Four letters written to Mrs. Elizabeth Mason by her
husband, Thomas, while serving with the General Assembly at Annapolis from
1799. Mentions death of Washington, and period of mourning; the problems
before the delegates. One letter to Mrs. Mason from Mr. John Comly,
schoolmaster at Holmesburg, in reference to the education of her daughter, Susan,
1810. Undated draft of a resolution against severing relations with the Federal
Union. Gives the names of committee members and the names of ten Maryland
delegates ( ? 1859). 6 items, 1799-1810, c. 1859.
MASON SCRAPBOOK, MS.1480 Scrapbook of clippings from newspapers
mainly of the early Federal period and especially relating to Maryland and
Washington, D. C. Nothing is known of the provenance of the volume except for
the name "Mason' pencilled inside its front cover. 1 vol., early 19th century.
MASTER ABSTRACTS OF LICENSES FOR VESSELS UNDER TWENTY
TONS AT BALTIMORE, MS. 2368 Chronological abstracts of licenses issued at
the Port of Baltimore: the date and serial number of the license; name and official
number of the vessel; reason for the license; date and place where issued.
Microfilm only; originals in RG 41, National Archives. 1 reel (no. 1466), 18761912
MATHEMATICS EXERCISE BOOKS, MS.1481 Two mathematics exercise
books of 1790-1791, carrying the name of William Watson (has not been
identified). Problems, geometrical drawings, etc. 2 vols., 1790-1791.
MATTAPANY-SEWALL PAPERS, MS.578 Miscellaneous papers of the Sewall
family of Maryland include patents,deeds, wills and land grants, especially
relating to Mattapany, St. Mary's County, SewaIrs Manor, Cecil County,
Maryland. One grant from Charles, Fifth Lord Baltimore, to Nicholas Sewall,
1746, retains its original seal. 32 items, 1650-1840.
MATTHEWS LETTERBOOK, MS.579 Journal of William Matthews (17321792), Quaker minister, during his travels to meetings along the eastern seaboard;
his letters to his sister, Mary Brooke, 1781-1791; also letters to William Matthews
from friends in England, 1782-1790. Later letters to a Hannah Briggs. 1 vol.,
1770-1807.
MAY, ALONZO J., COLLECTION, MS. 2300 Manuscripts of two unpublished
books by May (1856-1912), "Men and Women of the Stage" and "Lord
Baltimore's Diary (1633-1882)," compiled for the Maryland Historical Society,
with manuscript notes, newspaper clippings, biographical sketches. Pedley, 1088
3 boxes, ca. 1902-11
MAY'S DRAMATIC ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BALTIMORE, MS.995 Histories
(mainly day-to-day accounts) by Alonzo J. May of Baltimore theaters, 1750-1904.
Include Holliday Street, Front Street, Ford's Grand Opera House, Lyric. Also
taverns and coffee houses giving entertainment. Biographies of prominent
personalities connected with the theaters, and of celebrities including Edmund
Kean, Junius Brutus Booth, Edwin Booth, Jenny Lind, Charles Dickens; Buffalo
Bill's Wild West Show; Barnum and Bailey Circus; Oscar Wilde, Nellie Melba,
Mrs. Patrick Campbell, Sarah Bernhardt, Maude Adams, Ethel Barrymore, John
Drew, David Belasco, Weber and Fields, Marie Dressler. 6 boxes, c. late 18thearly 20th centuries. Available on microfilm (nos. 519-526)
MAY, WILLIAM, COLLECTION, MS.575 Collection of material relating to the
naval career of William May. Includes rules and regulations of the U. S. Frigate
Congress. Ship's articles signed by Thomas T. Craven, Commander, November,
1835. List of disciplinary offenders on an unnamed vessel, 1857. List of
individuals granted liberty, and condition on return to ship at Constantinople,
Naples and Leghorn, 1857. Individual duty stations and instructions for different
sailing conditions. Watch and quarter bills. Notebook on naval gun drill. May's
journal of a cruise round the world on the U. S. Frigate Potomac, John Downes,
Commander. Sketch of the Potomac and list of officers, 1831-1833. 7,vols., 18311857.
MAYER AND BROTHER PAPERS, MS-580 Business letters of Mayer and
Brother, Baltimore firm of merchants, importers of French and German goods.
Collection consists of freight inyoice's, bills, receipts, bills of lading,
correspondence with manufacturers and customers. Much of the business dealt
with textiles and clothing. 1 box, 1843-1872.
MAYER AND ROSZEL PAPERS, MS.581.3 The major part of this collection is
correspondence of the Mayer family from 1798. Includes letters from Lewis
Brantz to Christian and Katrina Mayer, 1798-1799; correspondence of Brantz
Mayer (1809-1879) from 1837-1879, including letters from Alfred J. Miller, John
Neal, Alexandre Vattemare, Park Benjamin, J. Morrison Harris, C. S. Todd, W.
Gilmore Simms, Joseph Henry, John Pendleton Kennedy, Benson J. Lossing, and
E. A. Dalrymple. Drafts of letters from Brantz Mayer. Inventory of the estate of
Cornelia (Mrs. Brantz) Mayer. Manuscripts of speeches, essays, and articles by
Mayer. Lecture by him on "True Americanism," 1860. Roszel family data. journal
kept by Brantz Mayer on a voyage to China, 1827-1828. 3 boxes, 1798-1934.
MAYER, BRANTZ, PAPERS, MS.581 Mayer family papers including letters
from Christian to Katrina [Catherine] Mayer, 1791-1804; Frank B. Mayer to
Alfred M. Mayer, 1868-1896; Charles F. Mayer to Brantz Mayer, 1818; Brantz
Mayer to Christian Lewis; drawings by Frank B. Mayer; letters of Alfred Mayer
to noted scientists; miscellaneous patents; diary of trips to London, Canada, and
Mexico; correspondence of members of the Mayer and Blackwell families,
including letters of Francis Blackwell, his daughter, Eliza [Blackwell] Mayer, her
foster father, mother, and sister, Dr. James P. Smith, A. C. Smith, Flora P. Smith.
Correspondence of Charles F. Mayer, including several letters from him to Lewis
Brantz in Mexico. 2 boxes, 1791-1896.
MAYER, BRANTZ, PAPERS, MS.581.1 Miscellaneous printed leaflets
pertaining to the Maryland Historical Society; printed material relating to the
Military Order, Loyal Legion of the United States; letters concerning the Kenly
Guards. Correspondence between Brantz and Alfred Mayer, 1869-1878. 1 box,
1850-1878.
MAYER, BRANTZ, RECORD BOOK, MS.581.2 Catalogue of the library of
Brantz Mayer, with prices for most of the items, compiled by Mayer. 1 vol., 18551863.
MAYER-CLARKE PAPERS, MS. 2287 Letters from Brantz Mayer (1809-79) to
Mrs. Mary Bayard Devereux Clarke: Mrs. Clarke's poetry; conditions in Mexico;
the effects of the Civil War; attempts to convert Mrs. Clarke to Northern views on
the war, postwar Reconstruction, the Union Army, politics; mentions of Robert E.
Lee, Alexander Hamilton Stephens, Edward Stanton, Mayer's autograph
collections, economic conditions in Baltimore. Photocopies only; permission for
publication must be obtained from owner. Pedley, 1091-96, 1445, 1589 12 items,
1866, 1868
MAYER, MICHAEL S., COLLECTION, MS. 2250 Photocopy of the manuscript
of a book by Michael S. Mayer, "An Office and a Conscience: The Role of the
Solicitor General in the Peters Case," considered for publication by the Maryland
Historical Society in 1974-75: Judge Simon E. Sobeloff's (b. 1894) role in the
Peters case; constitutional questions involved; circumstances surrounding its
being brought before the United States Supreme Court; the aftermath of the case;
correspondence between P. William Filby (director of the Maryland Historical
Society), the author, Dr. Maxwell Bloomfield of the Catholic University of
America, and H. Walker Lewis about the possibility of the Society publishing it
and criticism of the manuscript. 17 items, 1974-75
MAYER PAPERS, MS.1574 Mayer family letters, 1811-1863, with material of
Charles F., Eliza (Mrs. Charles F.), Brantz Mayer, and others. Subjects include
family affairs, Civil War. Family letters from Blackwells and Robinsons in
Ireland to Captain Francis Blackwell and his daughter, Mrs. Eliza Mayer, 18041842. Business papers of Mayer & Brantz (Christian Mayer and Lewis Brantz),
1785-1833, concerning trade in tobacco and other commodities to Europe.
Personal and business letters of C. F. Mayer, 1837-1887, with comments on
politics, French spoliation claims prior to 1800. Letters from his sons. Letter from
C. F. Mayer, Jr. to Norther Frank describing the battle of New Orleans, expedition
to Brazil. Miscellaneous family items, 1799-1848, including letter from Eliza to
her father on the marriage of Joseph Bonaparte. c. 360 items, 1785-1887.
MAYER PAPERS, MS.1574.1 Letters from Francis Blackwell to his daughter,
Mrs. Eliza Mayer, 1827-1855. Letters and papers, 1840-1882, on French
spoliation claims; family letters from cousins in Paris; letters from Alfred Mayer
describing cruise on Dolphin. Notebook of Brantz Mayer on China and the
Chinese. Letters of Captain Matthew Smith to his wife. Letters to Eliza Mayer
from cousin, Eliza (Mrs. S. J.) Meany, 1846-1851. Brantz Mayer scrapbook with
newspaper articles, and tributes from many sources on his work with U. S.
Legation in Mexico, the Maryland Historical Society, and as an author. Group of
letters from various institutions in regard to gifts from the Mayer family of
furniture, letters, pictures; papers on Brantz Mayer; miscellaneous letters, some
addressed to A. Hyatt Mayor, 1931-1964. c. 225 items, 1827-1964.
MAYHEW SCRAPBOOK, MS.582 Volume of miscellaneous clippings gathered
by William G. Mayhew (1844-1863), including verse, small scenic engravings,
Baltimore election tickets, copies of the Quodlibertarian (1859), published by the
Medfield Literary Society, of which Mayhew was proprietor. Photographs of
George Peabody. Pencil sketches. 1 vol., c. 1855-1860.
MAYNARD FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2049 Family of the Maryland counties of
Montgomery, Prince George's, and Frederick. Correspondence about family news,
agriculture, business, and, most often, religion; numerous references to
Methodism including a description of plans for a quarterly meeting, 1802, and an
account of a camp meeting in Baltimore, 1840; references to study at Princeton
Semi- nary, 1826; several letters reflecting religious activities in Russelville,
Logan County, Kentucky. Land patents of family holdings in Frederick County,
mid-eighteenth to mid-nineteenth centuries. Register available. 1 box,1732-1911
MAYO SCRAPBOOK, MS.583 Collection of clippings made by Commodore
Isaac Mayo (1791-1861) concerning public affairs and naval matters. Numerous
notes, invitations, visiting cards received during cruises on the ships Constitution
and Macedonian to African and Caribbean waters are included. Special items are
statement of naval forces in Turkish waters, pencil sketch of "Navy Battery before
Vera Cruz, 25 March, 1847." 1 vol., 1842-1853.
MECHANICAL FIRE COMPANY RECORD BOOKS, MS.584 Records of this
Baltimore fire-fighting organization founded in 1763 and chartered in 1851.
Include rules, dues and fines of members, minutes, registers of fires and services,
record of subscriptions to Christmas festivals, volumes pertaining to the Library
Association of the company, miscellaneous accounts. Minute book in which the
name of Edward Gray (and his company) occur frequently (connection uncertain).
This volume also includes record of bets on the election of General Taylor for the
presidency, 1847, and material on miscellaneous social activities of the company.
20 vols., 1769-1789, 1804-1860.
MEMORANDUM BOOK, MS.1144 Diary of daily events and activities in the
life of a young woman, residence and name unknown. Includes accounts of visits
to friends, sermons. 1 vol., 1837-1838.
MENCKEN CLIPPINGS, MS.1577 Collection of newspaper clippings by or
about Henry Louis Mencken. 1 box, 1920-1956. MENCKEN, H. L.,
MANUSCRIPT, MS. 1824 Manuscript of Mencken's A Book of Prefaces (Opus
13) (New York: Knopf, 1917). On indefinite loan to the Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Baltimore. 1 vol., 1917 MENCKEN-MALONE COLLECTION, MS.2100
Letters from H. L. Mencken (1880-1956) to Kemp Malone (1889-1971),
professor of linguistics at the Johns Hopkins University: affairs at the university;
vacations; Mencken's work on the fourth edition of his The American Language
(New York: A. A. Knopf, 1936); social engagements; articles by Malone;
personal comments. 32 items, 1933-50 MENCKEN-SCHECTER PAPERS, MS.
2137 Letters between H. L. Mencken (1880-1956) and Louis E. Schecter,
advertising executive and member of the American Jewish Congress: the use of
words in advertising; the "honest ad"; the nature of Mencken's readers,
agnosticism, forthcoming marriage, his popularity with women, advertising,
prohibition, and genius. A copy of a letter from presidential nominee John F.
Kennedy to Schecter about Arab discrimination against Americans; a typed report
on why the Daughters of the American Revo- lution financed restoration of the
Calvert papers. 30 items, 1921-74
MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION PAPERS, MS.585 Collection of
material of the Mercantile Library Association includes notices, lists of rules, rolls
of members, annual reports, broadsides and newspaper reports. Original draft of
address to those considering the formation of the Library Association in 1839;
first report, 1840; constitution, 1841. Autograph book containing signatures of
Poe, Thackeray, Longfellow, Cooper, Irving, and others. 2 boxes, 1839-1873.
MERCERET ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.586 Records of sugar, coffee, rice, cotton
weighed by Louis Merceret, public weigher, for Baltimore merchants. Indicate
consignees of shipments and vessels on which they arrived. 1 vol., 1861-1874.
MERCHANTS AND MINERS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY RECORDS,
MS. 1841 Letters to and from James B. Sweeney, vice-president and traffic manager of Merchants and Miners Transportation Company located in Bal- timore,
1931-41: articles about the company to be published in business and nautical
journals such as the Marine News, Commerce and Industry Magazine, and The
Nautical Gazette; the history of the company; United States government
acquisition of ships in the company fleet during World War 11; general business
subjects. Other correspondents include A. D. Stebbins, president; Alexander
Gawlis, assistant general freight agent; and W. T. Gardner of the Victor Lynn
Transportation Company of Salisbury, Maryland. Financial analysis of the
company, 1928, and miscellaneous magazine articles and newspaper clippings
about it. 1 box,1924-41
MERCHANTS AND MINERS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY RECORDS,
MS. 2166 Baltimore-based shipping company: business correspondence, 18541952, mostly concerning the dissolution and liquidation of the company in 194852; miscellaneous tax papers, insurance records, stockholders reports, ship
inventories, contracts and legal records, claims, salary records, and audit reports;
minute books, 1870-1939; journals, 1854-82, 1907-30, and 1933-52; cash
disbursement 'ournals, 1938-52; depreciation schedules, 1942-48; transfer books,
1855-1930; stock records, 1854-1926; accrued records, 1916-48; vouchers, 194152; cashbooks, 1868-84; financial and statistical reports, 1913-47; annual
statements, 1941-49; expense books, 1941-47; war shipment records, 1942-46;
general ledgers, 1854-195 1; insurance records, 1914-54; records of subsidiary
companies including B. F. Bond Paper Company (1918-39), Merchants Steam
Lighter Company (1918-29), Coastwise Express Company (1922-41),
Massachusetts Steam- ship Company (1902-18), Boston and Philadelphia
Steamship Company (1891-1918). 33 boxes and 160 vols., 1852-1952
MERCHANTS' EXCHANGE READING ROOM RECORD BOOKS, MS.610
Records of arrivals and clearances, port of Baltimore, maintained by the
Merchants'Exchange Reading Room, and covering the period to 1899 when the
organization was absorbed by the Chamber of Commerce. Records cover
domestic shipping with full details of vessels, cargoes; daily weather, important
events, and logs of vessels entering and clearing the port; ships entering from
foreign ports, with full details. Also included in the collection is a minute book of
the Reading Room, 1835-1899, with a history of the organization, and visitors'
register. 72 vols., 1832-1899.
MERCIER SCRAPBOOK, MS.587 Volume with collection of data (mainly
newsclippings) on Cardinal Mercier's visit to Baltimore, 1919. Included are copy
of letter from P. L. Goldsborough to Cardinal Gibbons concerning the visit. Copy
of letter from Cardinal Mercier to C. T. Williams. Names of members of the
committee to greet the Cardinal and official program of his visit. 1 Vol., 1919.
MEREDITH PAPERS, MS.1367 Letters to and papers of Jonathan Meredith
(1785-1872), especially in connection with his dealings with Robert Gilmor, Sr. (
1748-1822). The main subject of the correspondence is John McPherson Brien
and the iron works at Catoctin and at Antietam. Correspondents include Daniel
Crummelin, Holker Hughes, William Price, John G. Bailey, William Rawls,
William J. Ross, John L. Smith, Andrew Hunter, Francis L. Smith, Alexander
Neill, Sr. and Jr., Robert Gilmor, Sr., Howland & Aspinwall, J. Dixon Roman,
and Michael Doran. Miscellaneous items in the collection include certificate for
copper ore shipped from Wales. 71 items, 1807-1853.
MEREDITH, THOMAS, PAPERS, MS. 1795 Business and personal
correspondence and financial records of Baltimore dry goods merchant Thomas
Meredith (ca. 1790-ca. 1865) relating to the following companies: Mummey,
Meredith and Company, 1817-33; Mer- edith and Spencer, 1833-41; and
Meredith, Spencer and Company, 1841- 66. Business correspondence, 1818-50:
orders for groceries and other items; debts; promissory notes; bill collecting;
property purchases and land speculation; law suits; requests for employment;
advice of investments, starting businesses, and estates and guardianship. Family
correspondence from his sisters and nephews convey news of health, education,
careers, visits, and deaths. Other correspondence and legal papers, 1772-1872,
include papers about land; law suits; Congressional roll call votes on abolition of
slavery and a highway; war claims; the great Patapsco flood, 1868; a letter to
Gov. Thomas H. Hicks about war supplies, 1861; copy of the marriage record of
John Adams and Elizabeth Crane, 1816; and will of George Poe, 1823.
Documents of James and Isaac White relating to their New Hampshire militia
service and financial and legal affairs; receipts and power-of-attorney to collect
bounty for individuals in the United States Fourth Regiment of Colored Troops,
1865; and documents (in German) of Nicholas Roeder and Anna Beck including
records of employment, work and character references, and school and military
papers. 4 boxes, 1772-1872
MERRICK BOOK COLLECTION, MS. 2279 Collection related to the
publication of Lois B. McCauley, Maryland Historical Prints 1752 to 1889
(Baltimore: Maryland Historical Society, 1975), funded by Robert G. Merrick:
several stages of drafts of text; materials related to the selection, preparation, and
photography of prints; the original manuscript; production masters, revised copy,
layouts, and page proofs; committee reports, progress reports, invoices, estimates,
and correspondence. Register available. 7 boxes and 1 vol., 1972-76
MERRITT, ELIZABETH, PAPERS, MS. 2200 Correspondence, notes, original
manuscript, and corrected galleys of Merritt's (d. 1972) Old Wye Church: Talbot
Couno, Maryland 1694-1949 (Baltimore: Maryland Historical Society, 1949).
Correspondents include Arthur A. Houghton, Jr., Thomas Donaldson, W. I.
Tuttle, and the architectural firm of Perry, Shaw and Hepburn. 1 box,1946-51
MERRYMAN ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.588 Waste book and ledger of Moses
Merryman of Baltimore County showing commercial transactions and ventures,
including voyages abroad, and cargoes purchased from vessels, 1825. In the
back of the volume is work record of Michael Riley, 1852-1853. 1 Vol., 1825,
1852-1853.
MERRYMAN, JOHN, COLLECTION, MS. 2431 Documents concerning the
arrest and imprisonment of Baltimorean John Merryman as presented before the
United States Supreme Court. Photocopies only; permission for publication must
be obtained from owner. Pedley, 1231 12 items, 1861 MERRYMAN PAPERS,
MS. 2285 Baltimore County family: deeds, mortages, rental agreements, receipts
for ground rents, and several surveys of Merryman land and adjoining property
including a twentieth-century copy of the original grant to Charles Merryman,
1694; shares of stock in the Baltimore and Yorktown Turnpike Road held by
Joseph Merryman; several items relating to the Charles Street Avenue Company,
1857; numerous personal and land tax receipts of various family members; other
financial papers including bills and brief accounts; a bill of sale for one black
woman and child, 1825; copies of two deeds of manumission from Joseph
Merryman, 1859; the wills of Joseph Merryman, 1791 and 1799, and Eleanor
Merryman (d. 1858), 1853; estate papers of Eleanor Merryman and several other
estates of which George Merryman was administrator, 1858-60; seven letters
from John Merryman to his father Joseph, 1778-80, about aspects of the
Revolutionary War, his upcoming marrige to Elizabeth Knott, a dinner with
"Lady Washington. 1 box, 1694-1885
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH RECORDS, MS. 1768 Receipts for
building materials, ground rents, labor, and advertising for the following
congregations: Baltimore City Station, 1824-56; Light Street, 1830-69; Eutaw
Street, 1832-58; and First Methodist Episcopal Church, 1895-1905. Receipts from
the South Burial Ground, 1832-38; Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1849-69; and Oliver
Hibernian Free School, 1824-39. 1 box,1824-1905
MEXICAN BORDER AND WORLD WAR I RECORDS, MS.589 Muster and
pay rolls of Company F, 4th Maryland Infantry, National Guard, Maryland. Date
from March-September, 1916; March-September, 1917. 21 items, 1916-1917.
MEXICAN WAR COLLECTION, MS. 1902 Collection of items relating to
various Marylanders who fought in the Mexican War: several letters of
commendation by the Maryland legislature; a Mexican War bond; two muster
rolls, one of the Baltimore and Washington Volunteers; personal correspondence
giving detailed descriptions of land and naval battles, troop movements, future
plans, and anecdotes concerning the people and country of Mexico. Register
available. 32 items, 1846-55, 1885
MICHAEL PAPERS, MS.1115 Correspondence of Charles W. Michael, Jr.,
insurance agent for the Mary- land Casualty Company, Baltimore.
Correspondents are clients and other insurance companies, including the Sun Life
Insurance Company, T. T. Tongue Insurance Company. Subject is sale of policies
to clients and other business transactions. Examples of various types of policy are
included. 1 box, 1905-1909.
MICHAEL PAPERS, MS.1368 Miscellaneous collection of letters, deeds, and
maps pertaining to the family of Charles W. Michael of Bel Air, Harford County.
Genealogical correspondence of the Osburn family. Subjects covered by the
collection are family affairs, runaway slaves, removal of a member of the family
to Indiana, local politics. Also information on court houses in Baltimore County.
118 items, 1659-1908. MIDDENDORF COLLECTION, MS. 2378 Collection of
Baltimore banker J. William Middendorf, Jr. (d. 1973): record of gifts donated to
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church of Garrison Forest, 1942-66; account book from
Saint Thomas for receipts and disbursements, 1943-5 1; photocopy of a ship's
pass signed by James Monroe, 1817; receipt of George Clymer and a lithograph
of his home in Philadel- phia, 1802; a typescript pertaining to Capt. William
Stone and the sloop Hornet and Joshua Barney and the sloop Wasp, 1775-76. 1
box, 1802, 1817, 1943-51, 1966
MILBURN FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2260 Letters from Page Milburn, Jr. to his
family while stationed at various Army bases in the United States and France
during World War I about Army life and attitudes and Paris and other French
cities; letters among members of the Milburn family concerning the sudden death
of Page Milburn, Jr. in 1923, vacations, vocations, and John R. Milburn's employment with the United States Patent Office in Idaho and Utah, 1918; seven
volumes of school notebooks used by Page Milburn, Jr. 3 boxes, 1877-1957
MILES, ELEANOR LANAHAN, PAPERS, MS. 2012 Personal letters from the
Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Warfield Simpson (b. 1896) to Eleanor Miles:
personal news; the gown given to the Maryland Historical Society by the duchess;
a portrait of the duchess by Bradford Bachrach for the Society. 9 items, 1948-69
MILITARY COLLECTION, MS. 1146 Muster rolls, accounts, payrolls, and
pensions related to the military activities of Maryland during the American
Revolution: numerous materials in the claims and compensations to exMaryland soldiers in the 1780s and 1790s; oaths of fidelity for Anne Arundel,
Cecil, Montgomery, Saint Mary's, and Worcester Counties, 1778; accounts of
provisions issued at Annapolis, 1779-84, and at Frederick, 1781 and 1785;
account book of the intendant's office, 1782-84; Commissary John Crisall's
account of receipts, 1776-82; and Council of Safety abstracts of correspondence.
Small amount of records of Maryland military units through the 1790s, 1803-16,
and 1824: lists of volunteers; appointments of officers; lists of prisoners; accounts of pay. A small portion of the Revolutionary War records has been
published in Muster Rolls and Other Records of Service of Maryland Troops in
the American Revolution 1775-1783. Archives of Maryland, vol. 18 (Baltimore:
Maryland Historical Society, 1900). Register available. 11 boxes, 1776-1824
MILLER, ALFRED J., ESTATE PAPERS, MS.1624 Deed from Elizabeth Myers
to Alfred J. Miller, September 2, 1842. Mort- gage from Alfred J. Miller to
Elizabeth Myers, September 2, 1842. Release of mortgage from Elizabeth Myers
to Alfred J. Miller, October 3, 1845. Copy of the will of Alfred J. Miller and
descriptions and accounts of the disposition of the estate by Decatur H. Miller,
executor, December 27, 1867-December, 1875. Will (copy) of Jesse Hare,
inventories of his estate and accounts relating to its disposition; included are
copies of documents concerning a dispute over the disposition of the estate
(Decatur H. Miller, executor), January 27, 1858. 2 vols. and 3 items, 1842-1875.
MILLER AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, MS.1369 Seven autographs from the
collection of Mrs. Bertha Lee Jenkins Miller. Signatures are those of Jefferson
Davis, Severn Teackle Wallis (July 31, 1870), Thomas Corwin, William H.
Seward, Millard Fillmore, Henry T. Lee (August 6, 1869), General G. T.
Beauregard. 7 items, 1869, 1870, and n. d.
MILLER, DECATUR H., ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1627 Account book of
Decatur H. Miller for the building of his residence, 700 Cathedral Street,
Baltimore, in 1849. The architect was probably J. R. Niernsee (1814-1885), of the
firm of Niernsee & Neilson. 1 vol., 1849.
MILLER, WILLIAM, & COMPANY DAYBOOK, MS.1026 Volume with
entries relating to two grocery firms-William Miller & Com- pany and Clarke &
Martin. Connection between the two firms, if any, not known. Volume includes
list of expenses incurred in founding firm of Clarke & Martin. Entries in the
daybook are miscellaneous financial accounts and do not specifically relate to
groceries. 1 vol., 1869-1874.
MILLIGAN PAPERS, MS.590 Letters from Henrietta M. Tilghman in
Chestertown, Kent County, to her cousin, Mary Pearce, of Poplar Neck, Cecil
County, c. 1775-1788. Letters of Elizabeth M. Tilghman of Livingston, New
Jersey, to Martha Levy in Philadelphia, 1810-1822. Miscellaneous letters, 18311867, to and from Hon. John Milligan, General R. S. Ewell, Dr. Samuel Jackson,
Robert E. Lee, and Mary Custis Lee. 1 box, 1738-1867.
MILLS, ROSA, PAPERS, MS. 2161 Correspondence between Mrs. Rosa Mills,
a boarding house proprietor in Baltimore, and Matthew Calbraith Butler about the
delayed payment to Mills for a boarder supported by Butler; a letter from James
H. Donohue, a Union soldier, to his brother discussing the campaign around
Petersburg, Virginia, 1864. 13 items, 1864, 1874, 1879
MINIFIE, WILLIAM, DIARY, MS. 1993 Baltimore industrial drawing teacher
(1805-80): his wedding, London honeymoon, journey to Baltimore, his various
employments, weather conditions, politics, and religion; July the fourth
celebrations in Baltimore, 1828 and 1831; presidential election, 1828; the
centenary celebration of Baltimore in 1829; construction of the Washington
Monument; a camp meeting in Queen Anne's County, 1828; visits to Philadelphia,
New York, and England, 1830. 1 vol., 1828-32
MINIFIE, WILLIAM, PAPERS, MS. 1993.1 Diary kept by Minifie (1805-80)
while traveling from Baltimore to Ohio, 1834, mentioning Niagara Falls,
Rochester, Rome, and New York: includes references to later trips to Boston,
1835 and 1841; discusses transportation, accommodations, prominent sights, and
a record of mileage and expenses. Several letters, an autobiographical sketch of
Minifie, an obituary of Minifie, and two graduation programs relating to donor C.
Herbert Baxley, 1915 and 1919. 12 items, 1834-35, 1841, 1879-80, 1915, 1919
MINNICK LETTERS, MS.1487 Letters addressed to the Misses Elnora, Mary
Jane, and Martha Minnick in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 1842-1848 (6 items).
Topics are miscellaneous and correspondents include E. A. Bond, "Blair," James
Mitchell (from Owingsville Woollen Factory, 1848). Three items pertaining to
Solomon Shepherd-letters to him from William Minnick, February, 1866, and
from Seth Fisher, December, 1856. Letter from Shepherd to Granvill Haines,
Alexandria, 1844. 9 items, 1842-1866.
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTION, MS.1118 Collection of newspaper and
periodical clippings covering 1771-1890. Also included are an indenture signed
by Henry James of Baltimore City,1771; several Civil War items, some
concerning Fort Warren; and an invitation to the ball honoring General Lafayette's
visit to Maryland. 25 items, 1771-1890.
MISSES HALL'S SCHOOL ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION PAPERS, MS. 417
Financial records of the Misses Hall's School Alumnae Association; miscellaneous correspondence among members of the association on its history and that
of the school. Considerable material on the association's activities and its eventual
dissolution. List of members and photographs of the school, which was located in
Baltimore. 2 boxes, 1912-1950.
MITCHELL ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.591 Private ledger of Charles Mitchell,
Baltimore lawyer, showing receipts and expenditures and covering his partnership
with John P. Kennedy from October 1, 1823. Volume includes "state of my
concerns this day," January 1,1831. 1 vol., 1819-1831.
MITCHELL, JOHN W., PAPERS, MS. 1728 Collection of papers chiefly
generated by the activities of Walter H. Mitchell, his partner William B. Stone,
John H. Mitchell (1842-1901), and John W. Mitchell, all lawyers of Port Tobacco
in Charles County: legal documents (wills, inventories, petitions, and court
records), land documents (deeds, plats, and indentures), and business documents
(bills, receipts, and promissory notes) relating to cases of estates handled by these
lawyers and to their personal affairs. Walter H. Mitchell-William B. Stone
section, 1819-66: inventories; notes; fees; papers of the estate of Alexander
Green. John W. Mitchell: legal receipts and documents, 1851-78; personal
receipts for food, clothing, and freight charges, 1853-79; some correspondence,
including a letter from Arthur Pue Gorman, 1876, and one to "Barney" [Barnes
Compton?], 1882; receipts and inventories for the estates of David Middleton,
Francis and Jane Hawkins, Rebecca Heard, Walter A. Haislip, Ignatius Semmes,
and William N. Padgett; a list of slaves and a slave petition. John H. Mitchell:
student essays written in 1855-60 at Charlotte Hall Academy in Maryland and at
Yale University; some family material, 1858-89 and 1934-35; receipts; some
business correspondence; editorials; notes on cases, 1890; a small group of items
relating to the local Democratic party, 1877, 1887, and 1894; miscellaneous legal
material from Charles County cases include copies and extracts of wills,
inventories, bonds, summonses, legal fees, complaints, depositions, and petitions,
1769- 1890, and a trial docket, November term 1878 (possibly from the circuit
court). Other Charles County papers: land documents, 1768-1890; tax receipts,
1860-1902; political material such as a voters list from 1879; a group of bills,
receipts, and promissory notes, 1819-1905, involving businesses in Port
Tobacco and Baltimore concerned with textiles, food, tobacco, fire insurance,
building supplies, and grain. 4 boxes, 1768-1935
MITCHELL, ROBERT, PAPERS, MS. 1723 Discharge, promotion, and
pension of Mitchell (1873-1941) for service in the Spanish-American War. 25
items, 1910-46
MOALE CASE BOOK, MS.1618 MS. volume of typical legal cases designed to
be of use to a young lawyer, presented by George Carter to Samuel Moale. 1 vol.,
1796.
MOALE, JOHN, JOURNALS, MS.593 journals and lists of expenses of John
Moale, Baltimore town commissioner and presiding justice of County Court. 3
vols., 1750-1798.
MOALE, MARY, PAPERS, MS.1372 Main part of collection is correspondence
between Mary (Winchester] Moale and her parents, George and Ann Winchester,
c. 1825-c. 1830. Mis- cellaneous subjects. Three items relate to the case, 1811, of
John Eager Howard vs. John Moale et al. 50 items, c. 1811-1830.
MOALE PAPERS, MS.1370 Collection of receipts, promissory notes, and bills
pertaining to R. H. Moale and his wife, Elizabeth. All apparently deal with
household expenses, and not with his business affairs. No letters are included. 88
items, early 19th century.
MOALE PAPERS, MS.1371 Letters and documents of the Moale family. Include
correspondence of George and Ann Winchester, parents of Mary [Winchester]
Moale, and other members of the family, on a variety of subjects, 1825-1846.
Cor- respondence of William A. Moale ( ? Sr. and Jr.), on Byrd, Carter families.
A few papers relating to William A. Moale, Jr., while residing in London, 1904.
List of contents included in collection. c. 100 items, 1769-1904.
MOALE, THOMAS, RECEIPT BOOK, MS. 2087 Merchant of Baltimore (17661802): tax receipts, notes, a bill of exchange, and some accounts with London
merchants; notations by other individuals on debts and harvesting, 1790-1802,
1827, and 1830-31. Pedley, 969, 1182 1 vol., 1790-1802, 1827, 1830-31
MOFFETT, EDWIN W., PAPERS, MS.1373
Letters of Edwin W. Moffett
and his brother, William H. Moffett, Jr., to their father, William
Moffett, Sr., and
their brothers during the Civil War describing the conditions they met.
Muster
rolls and reports of Captain Edwin W. Moffett while serving with the 8th Maryland
Regiment, Volunteer Infantry. A typed inventory of the collection is included.
c. 140 items, 1862-1890.
E. W. MOFFETT AND BROTHERS LEDGER, MS. 1659 Ledger of Baltimore
grocers with customer accounts, May 1868-March 1870: flour, sugar, salt, coffee,
and soap; list of bad and unpaid accounts; newspaper clippings concerning
Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and other miscellaneous subjects, 1885;
Baltimore theatre programs, 1889. Pedley, 1125, 1126 1 vol., 1868-70, 1885,
1889
MOFFETT PAPERS, MS.595 Large collection of bills for groceries supplied to
customers and purchased from various firms by E. W. Moffett & Brothers,
grocers. 9 boxes, 1865-1893.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COURT RECORDS, MS.596 Records of
Montgomery County Court from 1794-1882. Include fees, 1795- 1866 (except for
years 1797-1798, 1831, 1839-1841, 1844, 1853, 1863-1864); summonses, 18111813, 1818-1823, 1836-1842; attachments, 1813-1817; Dis- trict 1, Orphans'
Court Docket; tax receipts, 1842-1845; assessments, 1832- 1841; license receipts,
1856-1863; appeals, trials, etc., 1835, 1839, 1844-1845, 1848-1854, 1865-1866;
field book, n. d.; Liber B; unidentified volumes, 1798, 1814-1817, 1834 index. 95
items, 1794-1882.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY STRAYS RECORD BOOK, MS.598 Volume
recording all stray animals brought before the justices of the Peace, Montgomery
County, for trespassing on private property. 1 vol., 1788-1827.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY TREASURER'S RECORD, MS.597 Account book
of Treasurer of Montgomery County listing money received from and spent in
each district. 1 vol., 1842-1859.
MOORE ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.931 Accounts of John Moore of Harford
County dealing with purchases of hides, tanning materials, and leather products;
also purchase of essential supplies (2 vols.). A third volume of accounts included
in the collection may also be Moore's, but cannot be positively identified. 3 vols.,
1806-1816.
MORDECAI, JOHN RANDOLPH, PAPERS, MS. 2027 Letters to John
Randolph Mordecai (b. 1835) from Guy W. Carryl (1873-1904), discussing
Carryl's plays and other literary endeavors; brief autobiographical sketch of
Carryl written during his senior year at Colum- bia College; personal letters
related to Mordecai, 1862 and 1867; a 1955 letter from Rieman McIntosh
discussing these manuscripts. 23 items, 1862-98, 1955
MORFIT MANUSCRIPTS, MS.994 List of persons taking the Oath of Allegiance
from all the States, 1777, recorded by Henry M. Morfit, 1844. Four letterpress
books of Henry M. Morfit relating to his legal practice (each volume indexed).
Paper by Dr. Campbell Morfit, The Technology of Wheat in its Relations to
Bread, 1891, and another, On the Condensation and Preservation of Food
Substances into Various Forms of Ready Rations. Campbell Morfit's A Practical
Treatise on the Chemical Conversion of Animal and Mineral Phosphates into
Potential Fertilizers, 1870. Two letter books, 1900-1914, of Marie C. C. Morfit,
Dr. Campbell Morfifs daughter. Concern the construction of a bakery as
envisaged by her father. 19 vols. of notes and essays (unpublished) by Dr.
Campbell Morfit, London, 1870s. 27 vols., 1843-1914.
MORFIT PAPERS, MS.1374 Collection of letters of the Campbell-Morfit
families, includes letters of John Campbell, Washington, D. C., to his daughter,
Catherine, later Mrs. Catherine C. Morfit, in Philadelphia, 1815-1816. Letters to
Catherine from her mother, Mrs. Sarah I. Campbell, after Catherine's marriage.
Letters of Henry Morfit to and from his son, Campbell Morfit, on personal and
family matters. Business papers of Henry Morfit containing miscellaneous deeds,
contracts, and correspondence, from various writers. 54 items, 1815-1851.
MORGAN AUTOGRAPH BOOK, MS.602 Autograph album including
signatures of Oliver W. Holmes, G. A. Sala, Jefferson Davis, John G. Whittier,
and William Jennings Bryan. Reportedly given to Mrs. Morgan, mother of donor,
by Jefferson Davis. 1 vol., c. 1883-1900.
MORGAN FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1853 Samuel T. Morgan (ca. 1846-1904) and
his daughter May Morgan: French and German exercise books, 1858, owned by
Samuel T. Morgan; bills for hotels, jewelry, and other expenses accrued at
wedding of Mollie McCay and Samuel T. Morgan, 1877; guest list for the
wedding; a Harper's New Monthly Magazine, June 1884, which mentions
Morgan's "U. S. Tariff"; letters between May Morgan and Samuel T. Morgan
discussing family affairs, travels, vacations, and weather; letter of sympathy from
the Reverend Brown to Samuel T. Morgan on the death of Morgan's son, 1902;
printed marriage service of Mary Morgan and Joseph L. Nichols, 1910; postcards
from Oliver Jennings to a Mrs. Nichols discussing Con- stantinople and its
inhabitants, 1921. 28 items, 1858-1921
MORGAN, SYLVANUS, ARMES OF SCOTLAND'S NOBILITY, MS.1061
Volume opens with The Uses of Armes as they are delivered in the printed booke
of Scotland written by Sir Georg Mackenzye intituled SCOTLAND'S
NOBILITY. An index to the work follows. The major part of the volume is rough
sketches of the arms of the Scottish nobility and notes on the history of the
families concerned. The volume dates from between 1691 and 1693. It is not clear
which of Sir George Mackenzie's numerous works is referred to by Morgan. 1
vol., c. 1691-1693.
HARWOOD, MORRIS, PAPERS, MS.1375 Correspondence between Robert
Morris in Philadelphia, and Benjamin Harwood, Receiver of Continental Taxes at
Annapolis, 1781-1786; deals with Continental finances during this period, reports
as finance officer, entreaties to use all possible efforts to collect the necessary
taxes so that the war might continue to be financed, warrants to pay money to
Michael Hillegas, with receipts for the same. Also included are letters from
Samuel Osgood, Walter Livingston, and Joseph Nourse. 75 items, 1782-1786.
MORRIS PAPERS, MS.190 Personal correspondence and letters of judge
Thomas J. Morris with William G. Lathrop, Peter Morris, George Bladarn,
Alexander Mactier, and his sisters. Personal and business correspondence of John
Morris, merchant, with his wife, Sarah [Chancellor] Morris, 1837; also with the
Bank of England, George Rutland. Papers of Joseph Mackenzie Cushing; include
his appointment as Commissioner of Public Schools, and his resignation from the
post; nomination as delegate to the Maryland General Assembly; receipts and
account books. Genealogy of the Cushing and Morris families (2 vols.) and family
correspondence. 9 boxes and 6 vols., 1815-1955.
MORRIS TESTIMONIAL, MS.594 Volume of resolutions of respect, "To the
Honorable John T. Morris from the Board of Public School Commissioners of
Baltimore City, 1897." 1 vol., 1897.
MOSKWA LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY ACCOUNT BOOK,
MS.599 Cash book of the Moskwa Land and Development Company, Warrior
Mountain, Allegany County, Maryland, with items for wages and supplies. 1 vol.,
1906-1907.
MOTTER, ELIZABETH, COLLECTION, MS. 2440 Penmanship books and
copybook of Elizabeth Motter of Emmitsburg. Five of the volumes are covered
with wallpaper. 6 vols., 1821-27
MOUNT WASHINGTON CASINO CASHBOOK, MS. 1741 Baltimore social
club run by the Lend-a-Hand Club: membership dues and entertainment expenses.
1 vol., 1883-90
MOUNT VERNON PLACE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH RECORD
BOOKS, MS.600 Volumes containing pew certificates, 1872, and pew rentals,
1880-1889, of the Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore. 2
vols., 1872, 1880-1889.
MOUNT VERNON RECORD BOOKS, MS.860 Records kept aboard the USS
Mount Vernon. One volume, 1920, contains data on the ship's lifeboats, their
condition and equipment. Second volume has draft slips, March 21, 1918September 18, 1919, showing the displace- ment of the vessel on entering and
leaving various ports. 2 vols., 1918-1920.
MOUNT WASHINGTON LACROSSE TEAM SCRAPBOOK, MS.603 Volume
of pictures and clippings compiled by Talbott Demnead on the Mount
Washington lacrosse team. Some items on other sports played by Mount
Washington teams. Bulk of items are 1905-1908, with some entries 1953,1956. 1
vol., 1905-1956.
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK AUXILIARY MINUTE BOOK, MS.601 Minute
book of the Mountain Lake Park Auxiliary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church; gives a detailed account of the
auxiliarys meetings and activities. 1 vol., 1894-1904.
MUELLER, FREDERICK W., PAPERS, MS. 1951 Letters to Mueller (d. 1963)
from the United States Navy Department (Franklin D. Roosevelt, Josephus
Daniels, 0. E. Wellett, and W. A. Moffett). 8 items, 1916-71
MUIRKIRK IRON COMPANY ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.605 Account books of
the iron company conducted at Muirkirk, Maryland, by Charles E. Coffin, show
purchases, sales, store business. Vols. 1-2 are waste books, 1869-1891, 18911910; vol. 3, journal, 1889-1909; vol. 4, ledger, 1896- 1909; vol. 5, transfer of
shares, 1871-1879; vol. 6, weekly cost records) 1880-1883. 6 vols., 1869-1910.
MUIRKIRK POST OFFICE RECORDS, MS.606 Records of the post office at
Muirkirk, Maryland, include postal cash books (8 vols.), 1889-1936, except 19241926; postal account books, 1817-1933, except 1893-1894, 1899-1900, 19191922, 1925-1926. 20 vols., 1817-1936.
MURPHY ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.997 Accounts and various financial records
of John Murphy & Company, dealers in church goods and religious articles,
Baltimore. 12 vols., 1926-1943.
MURRAY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1140 Personal accounts of William H.
Murray, accountant in the Office of Dis- count and Deposit, Baltimore, including
household, property and family expenses-indexed. Also adventures to Cape
Haytien and accounts with merchants there and in Paris. 1 vol., 1824-1837.
MURRAY JOURNAL, MS.1046 Volume of sen-nons, apparently written by the
Rev. Joshua T.] Murray, of Lothian, Anne Arundel County. Volume also includes
verses, one entitled West River, journal entries, and genealogical research on the
Rev. Murray. 1 vol., 1857-1859.
MURRAY PAPERS, MS.1376 Letters from William Vans Murray (1760-1803)
of Cambridge, Maryland, to Henry Maynadier. Earlier ones refer to approaching
peace after the Revolution. Letters from London, 1784, describe life of gaiety and
pleasure there, with comments on men's fashions in dress. One letter from Paris,
1801, tells of social activities during Napoleon's Consulate. 9 items, 1781-1801.
MURRAY FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1391 Correspondence, 1812-23, between
Magnus M. Murray of Pittsburgh and his father, (Commodore Alexander Murray,
1755-1821), his mother (Mary M. Murray), and his brother, (Alexander M.
Murray, a midshipman): personal and family business; mortgages and financial
matters; vocational opportunities; naval duties and travels. Other family items: an
1857 letter with ink sketches depicting river scenes at Biloxi, Mississippi; legal
papers, 1856-68, of James B. Murray and John T. Mathias as co- executors of the
estate of Anthony Shorb (mainly about the shares of William and Louise Dallas of
Carroll County); and an undated biography of Nicholas Trevanion, a member of
the Dallas family. 1 box,1812-68
MURRAY, WILLIAM H., LETTERS, MS.1590 Letters from William H. Murray
to his family on personal matters, conditions in the Confederate army, and his
activities under the command of General Smith, mainly in Jackson's Valley
Campaign. 13 items, 1861-1863.
MUSE FAMILY PAPERS, MS.607 47 letters from William Goldsborough to the
Hon. Charles Goldsborough, 1809-1824. 7 letters from Thomas Vickery to
Charles Goldsborough, 1810-1825. 20 letters from Benjamin R. Morgan to
Charles Goldsborough, 1806-1832. 114 letters or drafts of letters concerned with
Goldsborough's share in the estate of William Moore Smith, D.D. (died c. 1822).
Miscel- laneous letters to Mrs. Sophia Muse. Marine Corps commissions of
William S. Muse, signed by Abraham Lincoln and James Garfield. Genealogical
material. Scrapbook of William S. Muse. Agricultural notebook of Dr. Joseph E.
Muse, also including miscellaneous clippings. Photograph album and
commonplace book of William S. Muse. 4 boxes, 1697-1908.
MUSIC CRITICISMS SCRAPBOOKS, MS.996 Volumes of newspaper clippings
from Baltimore papers, containing musical criticisms by W. G. Owst. Collection
made by Mrs. Edward Novak. 5 vols., 1899-1927.
MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY E, Ist BATTALION, MARYLAND CAVALRY,
C.S.A., MS.550 Muster roll of E Company, 1st Battalion, Maryland Cavalry, C.
S. A. (Cap- tain William I. Rasin), November I-December 31, 1863. Lists
activities and losses over the preceding ten months. Members of the company are
described as urgently needing winter supplies such as overcoats. 1 vol., 1863
(November-December).
THOMAS A. MYERS AND COMPANY LEDGER, MS. 1648 Baltimore lumber
dealers in the process of dissolving the company. 1 vol., 1929-32
MYERSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL MINUTE BOOK, MS.604 Minutes of the
trustees of a primary school at Myersville, Carroll County, kept by Jacob B.
Earhart, secretary. Include list of parents, full account of actions taken, and some
record of expenses. 1 vol., 1852-1856.
MYRICK, CHARLES E., PAPERS, MS. 2226 Records of the barque Amazon,
barkentine Spotless, and barkentine Good News, all three commanded by Charles
E. Myrick in the coffee trade between Brazil and Baltimore: logbooks from
Amazon, 1875-82, with entries on weather and sea conditions, sightings, daily
distances; logbook from the Spotless, 1882-84, including similar entries and
comments on repairs and newspaper clippings of recipes and medicinal cures;
accounts of the Good News, 1891 and 1897, at Rio de Janeiro, Port of Spain,
Trinidad, Bahia. Microfilm only; originals located at Mystic Seaport, Mystic,
Connecticut. Pedley, 1 1 54 1 reel (no. 226), 1875-97
MYRICK, CHARLES E., LOG, MS.991 Log of voyages undertaken by Charles
E. Myrick, 1873-1907, showing expenditure on repairs to ships. Diary of voyages,
1856-1890. Captain Myrick sailed mainly from Baltimore. 1 vol., 1856-1907.
NAGEL, GOTTLEIB, PAPERS, MS. 2142 Sixty-four sermons (in German) delivered by
Gottleb Nagel (b. 1844), possibly a Lutheran minister residing in Maryland; a poem in
honor of the fiftieth wedding anniversary of an unidentified couple, 1902. 65 items, 188098, 1902
NAGLE, HENRY, ACCOUNT BOOK, MS. 2052 Brickmaker (1 760-1819) in
Baltimore: names of buyers; costs; receipts; notes; random calculations for production. 1
vol., 1790-1808
NANJEMOY, CHARLES COUNTY UNDERTAKER'S RECORD, MS. 1721 Costs of
funerals and names of deceased. Photocopy only. Permission for publication must be
obtained from owner. 1 vol., 1892-97
NARRAGANSETT LOG BOOK, MS.1043 Log of the ship Narragansett from her
departure from Providence, Rhode Island, 1849, on a voyage to Savannah, New York,
Liverpool, Cardiff, and returning to Baltimore. John Burgess was master of the ship from
Provi- dence to New York, and John Edmonds from New York to Baltimore. 1 vol.,
1849-1850. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN, BALTIMORE
BRANCH RECORDS, MS. 1892 Fourteen volumes of scrapbooks documenting this
organization's activities: one volume of the history of the Baltimore group, 1921-71;
one volume of the achievements of members, 1949-51; remaining scrapbooks, 'led by the
branch historian, contain newspaper clippings about members and their artwork and
invitations to or announcements of various art exhibits. Other records: copies of the
branch magazines (the Pinion and the Baltimore Owl); roster and by-laws, 1968-70;
issues of the National League's magazine (the Pen Women); National League financial
statements, 1970-71; assorted pamphlets; minutes of branch meetings, 1925-30; original
membership cards, 1921. 12 boxes, 1921-78 NATIONAL STAR-SPANGLED
BANNER CENTENNIAL MINUTE BOOK, MS. 2263 Minutes of the managing
directors of the National Star-Spangled Banner Centennial held in Baltimore: plans for
parades; a ball; a carnival; concerts; various displays; advertising plans; fund-raising;
appropriations. 1 vol., 1914
NATURAL PHILOSOPHY COPYBOOK, MS.839 Volume of lecture notes of M. Stall,
c. 1810. Title of lectures was "The Elements of Natural Philosophy confirmed by
Experiments." Neither M. Stall nor the author of the lectures has been identified. 1 vol., c.
1810.
NAVAL DISTRICT RECORDS, MS. 1668 First, Second, Fourth, and Ninth Naval
Districts: lighthouse Duties; import and export duties; entrances and clearances; cargo
manifests; accounts with the Maryland state government. 2 boxes and oversize, 1780-92
NAVAL MILITIA SCRAPBOOK, MS.611 Clippings concerning the activities of the Ist
Brigade, Maryland Naval Militia, stressing drills on the waters of the Chesapeake.
Several pictures of naval militia uniforms, showing insignia and swords. 1 vol., 19011903.
NAVAL VETERAN POST 76, GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC, RECORDS,
MS.608 Records of Naval Veteran Post 76, Grand Army of the Republic, include minutes
of meetings and list of members, 1917-1926. List of veterans buried in cemeteries in or
near Baltimore, with names of cemeteries. Volume describing type of service, injuries,
discharge date, and other details of individual veterans. Log book, 1911-1917, and list
of members, 1917. Minute book, 1903-1910, with constitution, lists of officers, and some
correspondence and newspaper articles. 5 vols., 1903-1926.
NEILSON RECORD BOOKS, MS.613 Records of James Crawford Neilson (18061900), Maryland architect, date from 1798-1900. Include ledger, 1798-1800 (writer
unknown). journals kept at Priestford, Harford County farm, 1824-1844 (4 vols.).
Sketches of Deer Creek for survey for Baltimore & Philadelphia Railroad, 1835. Survey
notes for Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, 1838-1861. Survey journal, 1842-1848.
Memoranda on the Priestford property. Farm notes, 1862-1900. Private ledger of John C.
Neilson, 1864-1896. Architectural notes, 1899. Record of Mrs. Rosa Neilson's Baltimore
ground rents, 1862-1879. 13 vols., 1798-1900.
NELSON, JOHN, JOURNAL, MS.614 Private journal of John Nelson (1791-1860),
United States Minister to the Kingdom of Naples and charge daffaires sent to negotiate
U. S. spoliation claims with the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Covers January 23-October
14, 1832. Includes copies of public and private correspondence with the Secretary of
State. 1 vol., 1832 (January-October).
NESBIT, REV. CHARLES, A SYSTEM OF LECTURES ON ETHICS, MS.615
Numbers 81-184 of A System of Lectures on Ethics delivered by the Rev. Charles Nesbit
during the first quarter of 1792. Further details on Nesbit and location where lectures
were delivered are not known. The shorthand contractions used are explained in the front
of the volume. 1 vol., 1792.
NETTERVILLE PLACE ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.616 Household and personal account
book kept at Netterville Place ( ? Howard County). Owner of volume unknown. Petty
expenditures are listed in detail. 1 vol., 1833-1835.
NEW CHARTER UNION MINUTE BOOK, MS.842 Minute book of the New Charter
Union, an organization founded for the purpose of promoting good government in
NEW MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION MINUTE BOOK, MS.617 Minutes
of meetings of the New Mercantile Library Association, 1902-1929 (association founded
as the Mercantile Library Association, 1839). The volume ends with the closing of the
Library in December, 1928, and the gift of its books to the Enoch Pratt Free Library in
1929. 1 vol., 1902-1929.
NEW MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION PAPERS, MS.1377 Small collection
of typescript and printed materials pertaining to the operation of the New Mercantile
Library Association. Include Treasurer's records, reports to stockholders, and the gift of
the association's books to the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1929. 16 items, 1902-1929.
NEW WINDSOR LIBRARY COMPANY RECORD BOOKS, MS.618 Records of the
library company at New Windsor, Carroll County. Vol. 1 is a Treasurer's account book,
1840-1852, listing subscriptions for stock, some cancelled and blank stock certificates,
and statements of receipts and expenditures. Vol. 2, book record, 1841-1847, listing titles
of works, borrowers' names, return date, and remarks. In the back of this volume is a list
of subscribers to the New Windsor Library Company. 2 vols., 1840-1852.
NEWCOMER & COMPANY ACCOUNTS, MS.1018 Accounts of Newcomer &
Company, run by Benjamin Franklin Newcomer (1827-1901), flour and grain merchants.
Include daybooks, 1899-1901, 1903- 1907, 1921-1925. Cash book, 1894-1900. Ledger
book, No. 1, 1896-1900. 5 vols., 1894-1925.
E. T. NEWELL COMPANY, INC. RECORDS, MS. 1907 Scrapbook of newspaper
clippings of auction sales of automobiles, houses, and rugs by this Baltimore firm and its
successors: Galton and Barron; Galton, Orsburn, Baker Company, Inc.; and Galton,
Orsburn Company, Inc. 1 vols., 1924-32
NEWSPAPER INDEX, MS.633 by the Maryland Historical Society, 1950, completed by
William Freeham. Index to Baltimore, Maryland, non-Maryland, and foreign newspapers
held Map showing locations of the newspapers at the society at that time. 1 vol., 1950.
NICHOLSON AUTOGRAPH ALBUM, MS.1470 Autograph album, 1857-1918, of
Rebecca Lloyd Nicholson (later Mrs. Edward Shippen). Contains verses and inscriptions
by friends. Records of dates of marriages and deaths of friends, kept by Mrs. Shippen. 1
vol., 1857-1918.
NICHOLSON AUTOGRAPH ALBUMS, MS-1099 Autograph albums belonging to
Rebecca Lloyd and Leila P. Nicholson, with signatures and poems of friends. 2 vols.,
1855-1856.
NICHOLSON PAPERS, MS. 2340 Genealogical charts and other papers concerning the
English origins of the Nicholson family and connections with the Johns family; a brief
biography of Isaac Forester Nicholson (1836-1923); two receipts for Isaac Forester
Nicholson's attendance at a local school, 1897-98, and a note informing him of his
election to the -Maryland Club, 1902; items relating to Isaac Forester Nicholson's
donations to Emmanuel Church, 1910-13, and Isaac Lee Nicholson's (1809-91) donations
to Memorial Church, 1863-64; appointment of Isaac Lee Nicholson as corporal in the
Maryland Volunteers, 1861. 19 items, 1860-1919
NICHOLSON PAPERS, MS. 2340.1 Land papers of Josiah Small, 1845-49, involving
Isaac Lee Nicholson (1809-1891); travel diary on voyage from Liverpool to Philadelphia,
1822; manuscript poems in German from Bremen, 1810. 36 items, 1810-49
NILES, EMORY H., PAPERS, MS. 2274 Chief Judge (1892-1976) of the Supreme
Bench of Baltimore City: twenty-two bound volumes, 1939-67, containing clippings from
the Bal- timore Daily Record of cases in the Court of Appeals, Superior Court, and Court
of Common Pleas of Baltimore City; cases consist of wills, divorces, arrests without
proper warrant, negligent use of automobiles, abortions, illegal aliens, bookmaking,
homicide, workman's compensation; copies of lectures by Judge Niles at conventions and
college commencements; published articles by Niles; copies of his charges to the grand
jury and lower court juries; histories of the grand jury and the pardon procedure;
information on the black lawyer in Maryland; a 1914 diary written by Niles while in
Europe as a Rhodes scholar; six loose-leaf volumes of miscellaneous papers for his plan
for the selection of Judges, Maryland judicial Selection Council, Inc., Admiralty Court of
Maryland, and communism in the United States in the early 1950s. 2 boxes and 28 vols.,
1939-73
NINE BRIDGES DAYBOOK, MS.619 Daybook, 1817-1818, for sales at a store at Nine
Bridges (Bridgetown), Caroline County, Maryland. Owner of store not identified. 1 vol.,
1817-1818.
NINETY-ONE CLUB RECORDS, MS. 1959 Ninety-one Club formed in 1891 by Daniel
Coit Gilman (1831-1908), president of the Johns Hopkins University, for the purpose of
attracting prominent lecturers: two volumes of meeting minutes and membership lists; a
history of the club for the years 1891-1906. 3 vols., 1891-1943
NINTH REGIMENT RECORD BOOKS, MS.620 Descriptive book, Company B, 9th
Regiment, Maryland Volunteer Infantry, June-December, 1863; contains names of
officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted men commanded by Captain James W.
Brady. Volume of morning reports, Company B, August, 1863-February, 1864, at duty
stations at Lafayette Heights, Harper's Ferry, Brown's Crossings, Duffield Sta- tion,
Maryland Heights, and Relay ( ? ) Barrack. 2 vols., 1863-1864.
NON-WAR CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE MINUTE BOOK, MS.622 Carbon copies
of the minutes of this branch of the Maryland Council of Defense (William L. Marbury,
Chairman; Joseph Evans Sperry, Vice Chairman; Oscar D. Green, Secretary). Deal with
consideration of and decisions on applications for various construction projects. 1 vol.,
1918. NORBURY, TACY BURGES, PAPERS, MS. 1885 Papers of Miss Norbury's (I
799-183 7) attendance at Beardsley's Select School for Girls in Baltimore: daily records
noting attendance, behavior, and spelling, 1813-15; arithmetic book, 1812-19. 2 vols.,
1812-19
NORMAN-JOHNS PAPERS, MS.1378 Indentures and miscellaneous papers relating to
the Norman and Johns families (especially James D. Norman, Wilham Norman, John
Johns), Mainly land papers and accounts. 25 items, 1747-1886.
NORRIS FAMILY PAPERS, MS.1112 Newspaper clippings concerning Dr. Amanda
Taylor Norris, a Baltimore doctor and the first woman to practice in the city in that
capacity. Genealog- ical material compiled by Dr. Norris, tracing her family back to the
16th century; reminiscences and family anecdotes. 1 V01.51 20th century.
NORRIS PAPERS, MS.1379 Letters of Jonathan Norris and his son, Henry C. B. Norris.
Bulk of material is from Jonathan to Henry while the latter was in Omaha and contains
news of family and friends, references to political conditions in Baltimore. 50 items,
1861-1875. NORTH-EAST FORGE CASHBOOK, MS. 1693 Accounts of a Principio
Company forge by Thomas Russell and entered as evidence in Russell's legal action
against the company. Pedley, 1063, 1225, 1614 1 vol., 1771-82
NORTH WEST FORK BRIDGE STORE DAYBOOK, MS.621 Daybook for sales at a
store at North West Fork Bridge, over the Patuxent River. Owner of store not identified. 1
vol., 1786-1788. WILLIAM AND DINAH NUTHEAD COLLECTION, MS. 2188
Three of the earliest extant forms published in Maryland. Manuscript tobacco receipt
from Charles Griffeth, 1716. For discussion of these items refer to Lawrence C. Wroth,
"The Saint Mary's City Press: A New Chronology of American Printing," Maryland
Historical Magazine 31 (June 1936): 91-111. 4 items, 168?-1716
NUTTER-RICHARDS PAPERS, MS.624 Deeds, patents, agreements, and depositions
dating from 1786-1832, relating to land owned by the Nutter-Richards families of
Dorchester County, Maryland, and Sussex County, Delaware. MS. volume of verse and
miscellaneous items of Catherine H. Collins, Wilmington, 1820. 1 vol. and 69 items,
1786-1832.
OAKLAND LYCEUM MINUTES, MS.625 Minutes of the Oakland Lyceum, a literary
society at Oakland, Harford County. Give details of papers read and other transactions of
the society. 1 vol., 1865-1883. O'BRIEN PAPERS, MS. 2356 Letters to and about Mrs.
R. Sanchez Boone, a teacher at Miss O'Donnell's School in Baltimore, and a 1958
reception in her honor; a letter from the Duchess of Windsor (Wallis Warfield Simpson),
a former student. 9 items, 1937-70
HERBERT R. O'CONOR COLLECTION, MS. 1922 Two letters from Governor
O'Conor (1896-1960) to Joseph D. Mish about the appointment ofJ. H. Gambrill, Jr. as a
member of the Maryland State Game and Inland Fish Commission; five letters from
O'Conor to William Preston Lane, Jr. about the appointment of Gambrill; the recommendation to appoint J. Andrew Cohill as a substitute trial magistrate of Washington
County; a reply to an invitation to attend a Purple Heart decoration. 7 items, 1939-43
ODEN PAPERS, MS.178 Correspondence of Benjamin Oden (1762-1836) of Upper
Marlborough, Maryland, on business and general matters. Family letters to Benjamin
Oden. Letters to Stephen West concerning London commerce, 1772-1775. Bowie family
material. Subjects of the correspondence in the collection include tobacco trade, sale of
Negro slaves. 1 box, 1755-1836. Available on microfilm (no. 505)
ODEN, WEST, BOWIE COLLECTION, MS. 2380 Three related Maryland families.
Oden papers: correspondence, 1780- 1830, of Benjamin Oden (1762-1836) about the sale
of land and tobacco, personal debts, loans, and creditors. West papers: correspondence,
1766- 90, of Stephen West, Jr. (I 727-90) about the sale of land and tobacco, and strained
relations between England and the American colonies just prior to the Revolution. Bowie
papers: general family correspondence and a manumission document, 1840-70; an
inventory of the goods and chattel of George French; genealogical notes on the Claggett
and Williams families; a scrapbook maintained by Mildred Carter on farming, women,
social gatherings, and blacks in Maryland. Pedley, 1 180 1 box, 1766-1900
O'DONNELL, ELLIOTT, PAPERS, MS.727 Extracts from the diary of the Rev. Henry
O'Donnell on his voyage to New York and describing the places he visited in America
(including Baltimore), 1870, edited by Elliott O'Donnell. Death or Glory-John O'Donnell
of Balti- more, by Elliott O'Donnell (great-grandson). Typescript, My Memoirs- The Life
Story of Elliott O'Donnell. 3 vols., 1870-1965.
OTERRALL, ALFRED J., SR., COLLECTION, MS.1575 Collection of material made
by Alfred J. O'Ferrall, Sr. Includes letters (personal and business) of Randall H. Moale
(1782-1864), John Moale (1731-1798), Ellin North Moale (1741-1835), Thomas Moale
(d. 1832). Letters concerning Joshua Johnson, a Negro portrait painter owned by the
Moale family. Indentures and legal papers of Maybury (Mayberry) Helm, Sr. and Jr., c.
1765. Plats, bills of sale, and receipts concerning land in Baltimore City and County,
1787-1836. Miscellaneous autographs, mainly of Marylanders. 50 items, 1762-1888.
OGLE COPYBOOKS, MS.984 Copybooks containing problems in mathematics, natural
philosophy, and other subjects. Writer unknown ( ? member of the Ogle family, donors of
the volumes). 2 vols., c. 1800.
OLD TOWN MERCHANTS' AND MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION MINUTE
BOOKS, MS.627 Proceedings of organization of wholesale and retail merchants, formed
to promote the interests of East Baltimore; deal with problems involving welfare of the
people, including trade dollars, public libraries, horse cars, "barking," street openings,
pure food labels, Sunday observance, market houses. Full data on excursions to Chicago,
Boston, New Orleans, Atlantic City, Jamestown. Vol. 3 includes copy of constitution of
1904. 6 vols., 1883-1933.
OLDHAM PAPERS, MS.1380 Papers of Colonel Edward Oldham (d. 1798) include
copies of deeds, indentures and wills concerning his inheritance of Bohemia Manor, Cecil
County, formerly owned by Augustine Herrman. Several items relate to the mortgage of
Bohemia Manor held by Charles Carroll of Carrollton. 14 items, 1680-1824.
OLIVER PAPERS, MS.626 Collection of ledgers, journals, vouchers, check books, bank
books and other materials relating to the business affairs of Robert Oliver ( 1757-1834),
Baltimore merchant. Relate mainly to administration of Oliver's estate (David Maulden
Perine, administrator) with holdings in England, Ireland, South America, Mexico, India,
and Cuba. Include wills of Oliver, Roswell Lyman Colt (1811-1856). Business
correspondence of Oliver with Alex- ander Baring, Nicholas Biddle, Richard Caton, R.
M. Gibbes, Robert Goodloe Harper, Michael Hogan, Benjamin Chew Howard (17911872), Robert H. Goldsborough, J. L. Kerr, T. Law, James McHenry, John Mercer, E. C.
Pinkney, William Pinkney, J. R. Poinsett, J. Randolph of R., T. S. Skinner, B. Stoddert,
Roger Brooke Taney, L. W. Tazewell, J. C. White, William White. Volumes of papers
and accounts of Robert Oliver's estate. Books of accounts of Robert Oliver's daughters.
95 vols. and 11 boxes, late 18th-early 19th centuries.
OLIVER RECORD BOOKS, MS.626.1 Ledgers, letterbooks, daybooks and journals of
the commercial activities of Robert Oliver (1757-1834), first in partnership with Henry
Thompson as Oliver & Thompson, 1785-1796, then as Robert Oliver & Brothers, 17961803, and Robert & John Oliver. Vols. 1-2, Oliver & Thompson daybook and journal;
remaining volumes include letterbooks, waste books, bills payable and receivable, and
notes payable, 1796-1834. The volumes provide information on trade with England,
Ireland, France, Holland, Germany, the Baltic ports, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean,
and the East and West Indies. Letterbooks have copies of correspondence with agents,
ships' captains and others in these areas. 30 vols., 1785-1835.
OLIVER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 626.2 Papers of lawyer David M. Perine, agent for the
administrators and trustees of the Oliver family's estate: Robert Oliver (ca. 1759-1834)
estate and trusts he established for his daughters Emily 0. Gibbes (1805-70) and Margaret
0. Colt (I 790-1856); a special trust for his sisters and illegitimate sons of John Oliver;
estate of Robert's brother-in-law, Robert M. Gibbes (d. 1864). Register available;
originally part of MS. 626, Pedley, 1186. 55 boxes, 1789-1883
ONEILL SCRAPBOOK, MS.1525 A scrapbook based on a questionnaire sent out by
O'Neill's Department Store, covering various aspects of Baltimore history and asking for
a slogan to describe the store and its place in the life of Baltimore. The questions are
illustrated by clippings and typed answers given by Mrs. William V. Albaugh, compiler
of the volume. 1 vol., 1938.
OREGON ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.629 Workbook, 1851-1858, of the Oregon Furnace
(founded 1837 and later incorporated as the Ashland Iron Company); includes names of
employees and number of days worked by each. Account book, 1851-1858, of limestone and pig iron hauled to and from the Oregon Iron Furnace. 12 vols. of daybooks of
Thomas Kurtz, manager of the Oregon Bank, 1872-1890, listing sales of groceries and
other commodities to customers. The Oregon Iron Furnace was located at Cockeysville,
Maryland. 14 vols., 1851-1891.
OREM AND WEST FAMILY PAPERS, MS.630 Letters, indentures, and receipts of
Hugh S. Orem, William West, and W. H. West (c. 200 items). Four plats of
Auchentoroly, the Orem family home near Druid Hill Park, Baltimore. Miscellaneous
family receipts. Petition, November 21, 1859, to try to prevent the filling in of the harbor
basin, Baltimore. Menu of a dinner given by W. A. Marburg, December, 1904. Letter
from Henry Clay to the John C. Orem Company, 1848. Letter of Roger Brooke Taney to
William West, 1831. Passports, memo book, and two family bibles belonging to various
members of the Orem family. 1 box, 1821-1934.
ORIOLE FESTIVAL SCRAPBOOK, MS.634 Volume of clippings describing the Oriole
Festival in Baltimore to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the original Maryland grant,
1882; also items concerning the 200th anniversary of William Penn's establishment of
Pennsylvania. 1 vol., 1882-1883.
ORRICK NOTEBOOKS, MS.1483 Medical account book, 1859-1861, of Dr. Orrick of
Baltimore. First seven pages have newsclippings of home remedies for common illnesses.
Scrap- book of Frank D. Orrick with miscellaneous clippings, editorials, items of general
interest, 1877-1879. 2 vols., 1859-1861, 1877-1879.
OTTERBEIN CHURCH RECORDS, MS. 1771 German Protestant Reformed Church
of Baltimore: business and organizational records including the church's charter,
constitution and by- laws, church council minutes, financial statements, trustee and elder
election records, churchyard plats, and lists of churchyard plot owners; membership lists,
member removal lists, and registers of births, baptisms, marriages, and deaths; a history
of the church by Paul E. Holdcraft. 6 boxes, 1785-1965
OUDESLUYS, CHARLES L., PRIVATE MEMORANDA, MS.1105 Volume of
miscellaneous items, mainly newspaper clippings. Also includes accounts for sums paid
to various individuals and firms, especially for personal items and household repairs.
State of Maryland certificate appointing Oudesluys as Paymaster of the 2nd Regiment
of Artillery, Maryland Militia, August, 1846. Certificate of Oudesluys's membership of
the Mary- land Historical Society and miscellaneous programs of the society. MS.
excerpts from private correspondence, 1842. 1 vol., 1840-1865.
OWEN, RICHARD, ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.632 Account book of Richard Owen
(1745-1822), Methodist minister and teacher of writing and mathematics at St. John's
College, Annapolis (from 1784). The accounts date from 1810 and show books and
supplies purchased by students at the college and at Owen's Easton Seminary. 1 vol.,
1810-1817.
OWENS, E. B., PAPERS, MS.1510 Business papers, cancelled drafts, and payments of
the E. B. Owens Com- pany, Baltimore commission merchants, 1883. Basis of a
proposed agreement between the New York Central, Erie, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore
& Ohio Railroads, 1859. Legal opinion, 1875, on State vs. Baltimore & Susque- hanna
Railroad. Two letters concerning plots in Greenmount Cemetery, 1904, 1915, and letter,
1944, on removal of Cassard family bodies from the cemetery, 1848. Copy of records of
St. James's Parish, Anne Arundel County, up to the birth of Marie Owens in 1883.
Miscellaneous letters on Cassard genealogy. Martinet sketch of lot on Mount Royal
Terrace, 1897. E. B. Owens genealogy and Cassard coat of arms. Statement to the Baltimore American on early Owens family in the United States. Personal correspondence of
members of the families, 1863-1869, 1915, 1932. The bulk of material in this collection
dates from between 1859 and 1915, with single items 1932, 1944. 34 items, 1859-1944.
OWINGS FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2241 Baltimore county family: wills of Rachel
Owings, Solomon Choate, Philip Reister; deeds of Samuel Tagart, Philip Beckley, John
H. Ing, James Berryman, Silas W. Conn, C. Howard Shipley, Henry D. Loney. 15 items,
1828-97
OWINGS MILLS POST OFFICE RECORDS, MS.631 Record and postal account books,
July, 1887-june, 1902, January, 1897-1899, January, 1900-December, 1902. Postmaster's
account and record book, North Branch and Owings Mills, June, 1909-March, 1912.
Domestic money order cash book, January, 1892-September, 1894. Register of money
orders issued, January, 1892-October, 1908. Register of domestic money orders issued at
Guynnbrook, January, 1908-june, 1926. Register of registered matter received at North
Branch, January, 1886-March, 1906. "Advices received of money orders," January, 1892April, 1921. 8 vols., 1887-1926.
OXFORD PORT OF ENTRY ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.638 Account books of Oxford
Port of Entry, Thomas and Samuel Cbamberlaine, Collectors (Samuel being Naval
Officer of Oxford). One volume, 1759- 1773, shows vessels entering the port, with data
on type of vessel, cargo, owner, master's name, tonnage, crew, number of guns, place and
date built, place and date registered, destination, home port. Two volumes, 1731- 1732,
1740-1742, 1747-1775, show fees received from masters of vessels clearing for other
ports. The second of these volumes has a list of bonds taken, 1757-1763, and copies of
commissions as Collector and Naval Officer. 3 vols., 1731-1775.
OYSTER SELLEWS ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.835 Volume records prices of oysters and
other seafood sold in Baltimore, 1871-1876. Keeper of accounts unidentified. Poetry
clippings are pasted over many of the accounts. 1 vol., 1871-1876.
PACA, WILLIAM PAPERS, MS. 1986 Letters to William Paca (I 740-1799) from John
D. Thompson and John Cadwalader about the British occupation of Bohemia Manor and
the need for arms and ammunition, 1777; letters from William Paca to William Hems1ey
about recent news of the war and a militia riot in Philadelphia, 1779; letters from Henry
Hollingsworth, Thomas Johnson, Jr., and Phi- lemon Dickinson about wheat and flour
deliveries. Register available. 9 items, 1777-79. PACKARD SCRAPBOOK, MS.639
Clippings kept by Joseph Packard, Jr. (1842-1923), Baltimore lawyer. Items are primarily
of legal interest and include material on cases relating to Maryland. Scrapbook also
includes pamphlet on appeals, code, and rules of court. 1 vol., 1874-1887.
PAINT AND POWDER CLUB OF BALTIMORE RECORDS, MS. 1735 Archives of
this male theatrical club: scrapbooks; programs; musical scores; scripts; financial
statements; letters. 10 boxes, 1894-1971.
PAINT AND POWDER CLUB OF BALTIMORE RECORDS, MS. 1735.1 Printed
letters from the club's president and advertising committee chairman conveying news and
forthcoming club events; minutes of board of governors' monthly meetings and of annual
meetings; rosters and by- laws; correspondence, mostly reminiscences of members and
activities; material for skits in three of the club's productions; a logbook of the 1895
season which lists members, singers, actors, and understudies; promotional materials
such as fliers, announcements, and invitations; newspaper clippings of club activities;
copies of Variey, the club's newsletter; programs of annual productions. 2 boxes, 18941977.
PAINT AND POWDER CLUB MINUTE BOOK, MS.640 Minutes of meetings of this
Baltimore dramatic organization. Include constitution, Alfred Baldwin Sloane's
proposal for a performance of the opera Midas, and routine matters. 1 vol., 1894-1896.
PANNELL FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2222 Edward Pannell, merchant of Baltimore:
cashbooks (I 791-1805 and 1809-54), checkbook (1809-14), travel expense book (181013), record of sale of the personal estate of Edward Pannell (1835); a recipe book, 1881;
inventory of Elizabeth Glasgow's estate, 1826-41; poetry of Emily Mc- Culloh Pannell,
1830; commonplace book of Edward Pannell with comments on death, good behavior,
education, and writing. 18 vols., 1791-1881.
PARKER, GEORGE E. PAPERS, MS. 2215 Soldier (b. 1881) in the American
Expeditionary Forces during World War I: general orders, memoranda, correspondence,
and a 1918 diary (with accompanying photographs) of his march through France to the
Rhine River; newspaper relating to the 150th anniversary of a military engagement in
Kent County during the War of 1812; pamphlets about the American Legion, 1931-32;
review of a history of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church; letters and an award from the
Peabody Institute to Edward Parker, 1858-69. 35 items, 1858-69, 1918-32, 1964.
PARKER, JAMESON PAPERS, MS. 2198 Diaries (1923-64), copies of personal letters,
and letters of Jameson Parker (1909-72) to his wife Sydney Sullivan Parker Walling:
Johns Hopkins University, 1926-30; the family steel firm, 1933-39; United States Naval
Reserve duty, 1942-45; Mark Sullivan and the New York Herald- Tribune, 1945-50;
public affairs work for the United States State Depart- ment, 1951-59; United States
foreign service in Brussels, 1951-53, and in Bonn, 1959-64; Gunston Hall, Virginia,
1965-72; social life in Baltimore, 1920s-1940s, and Washington, D.C., 1930s-1960s.
Register available. 7 boxes, 1907-72.
PARKER PAPERS, MS. 2198.1 Sydney Sullivan Parker Walling's incoming, letters from
her mother Marie McMechen Buchanan Sullivan (d. 1940), the wife of New York
Herald-Tribune columnist Mark Sullivan: official and private social life in Washington,
D.C. in the early years of the New Deal. 100 items, 1930s.
PARKIN, THOMAS JOURNAL, MS.641 Journal of Thomas Parkin (1774-1797) on a
voyage aboard the ship Republican, from Baltimore to England and France. 1 vol., 17941795.
PARRISH-McCLELLAN PAPERS, MS.1381 Miscellaneous indentures and plats
relating to land in Baltimore County owned by the Parrish-McClellan families. MS. maps
of areas near Newtown and Parrishes Range. Many deeds pertaining to land owned by
John McKeen. 25 items, 1777-1823.
PARTRIDGE PAPERS, MS.642 Letters, business material, deeds, and plats of the
Partridge, Hollingsworth, and Gilpin families of Partridge Hall, Elkton, Maryland.
Include letters to Henry Hollingsworth concerning commerce, letters to John Partridge,
land and estate papers of the Gilpin family, and a scrapbook on textile and other mills
kept by James Partridge. Two deeds of Charles Carroll, 1713,1737. 1 box, 1713-1906.
PASSENGER MANIFESTS, PORT OF BALTIMORE, MS.1024 Passenger and baggage
lists for immigrants through the port of Baltimore, 1891-1919, showing name, age, place
of origin, and destination; mainly relate to the North German Lloyd Lines. A few lists for
1920, 1921, are included. 25 reels of microfilm, 1891-1921. [Other years available
through National Archives.]
PATAPSCO COMPANY MINUTE BOOK, MS.637 Minute book records proceedings
of the Patapsco Company, a Baltimore finn for the development of various tracts of land
in Anne Arundel County on the Patapsco River. List of original stockholders in front of
volume. 1 vol., 1853-1895.
PATAPSCO FEMALE INSTITUTE PAPERS, MS.643 Records of the Patapsco Female
Institute, a girls' school at Ellicott's Mills, covering the entire period of its existence from
1833-1890. Correspondence of trustees concerning land, stockholders, students, election
of trustees, lotteries. Minutes of proceedings of the trustees, 1833-1853, 1854-1888 (2
vols.). Volume showing expenses, 1834-1838. Stock ledgers (2 vols.). Official seal of the
institute, and copy of farewell song, April 12, 1845. 1 box and 5 vols., 1832-1891.
PATAPSCO NAVY MINUTE BOOK, MS.1053 Proceedings of the Patapsco Navy, an
association of Baltimore rowing clubs (Ariel Rowing Club and Arundel Rowing Club);
deal with conduct of races and regattas, 1904-1915, including the twenty-fifth meeting of
the Middle States Regatta Association (1914), with 15 organizations taking part.
Constitution and regulations in front of volume. 1 vol., 1904-1915.
PATTERSON COLLECTION, MS. 2364 Appraisal (1928) of the Paul Patterson (18781952) household; a typescript letter (1884) written by a United States Naval officer with
the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey about a voyage from Washing- ton, D.C. to
South America: activities on board ship, marine wildlife, observations on South America.
2 items, 1884 and 1928.
PATTERSON, MARY L. PAPERS, MS. 1865 Letters from Mary L. Patterson to her son
Wilson Patterson studying at Princeton College: encouragement in his schoolwork;
comments on family; comments occasionally on national events such as the divorce of
Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the effects of the
Civil War. 9 items, ca. 1860-65.
PATTERSON, PAUL PAPERS, MS. 2395 Baltimore Sun newspaper editor: records
related to a trip to China in 1945 including a Chinese newspaper article about it, air
priority certificates, souvenirs, and a luncheon invitation from Chiang Kai-shek;
schedule of a visit to England, 1946; autograph book of Maclean Patterson, ca. 1920. 25
items, ca. 1920, 1945-50.
PATTERSON, WILLIAM, ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.904 Receipt books of William
Patterson (1752-1835), Baltimore merchant. Include numerous items relating to his
commercial activities, plantation affairs, services performed, education of his children,
ground rents, debts owed to estates. Preface to the will of Patterson, with a complete
account of his life history, stressing his shipping interests. 4 vols. and 1 pkg., c. 17701838.
PATTERSON, WILLIAM, PAPERS, MS.1084 Business correspondence of William
Patterson (1752-1835) and miscellaneous papers on his commercial activities. Letter to
Mrs. Dolly [Payne] Madison from Elizabeth [Patterson] Bonaparte, and other letters to
Mrs. Madison. Two letters from Robert Morris, one from Nicholas Biddle, and several
from Generals Otho Holland Williams and Sam Smith. Indentures and papers signed by
John Armstrong, Minister to France. 75 items, 1777-1836.
PORT OF PATUXENT RECORDS, MS. 1930 Records of the port of Patuxent including
vessels clearing, entering, annual permits, cargo manifests. 27 items, 1786.
PAUL, JOHN GILMAN D'ARCY COLLECTION, MS. 1920 Documents collected by
John Gilman D'Arcy Paul (1887-1972), vice- president of the Maryland Historical
Society and Peabody Institute, a trustee of the Peale Museum, and president of the board
of trustees of the Baltimore Museum of Art: papers relating to the restoration and publication of the Benjamin Henry Latrobe papers including correspondence, feasibility
studies, and fund applications of John Gilman D'Arcy Paul, James Foster, George L.
Radcliffe, Sr., E. P. Richardson, Judge Frederick W. Brune, and Paul Norton; photocopy
of autobiography of Henry Carter of Fulton Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1892;
transcript of "De- scription of the Susquehanna River and the country which borders it,
from Harris Ferry to the mouth; from the map which was prepared and the military
observations made by order of the Board of War in May, 1778."; two cookbooks
containing recipes and home medicines compiled by Anna Maria Morris, 1824, and a
Mrs. Frick; daily journal, 1844-82, of an unidentified farmer noting farm activities,
weather, and finances; papers related to John D'Arcy Gilman Paul's involvement with the
Peabody Institute, Gilman School, Baltimore Museum of Art, and the establishment of
the Susquehanna River State Park; papers related to John D'Arcy Gilman Paul's
landholdings in Harford County including a manuscript about Thomas Tailler, an early
settler. 2 boxes, 1788-1970.
PAWSON PAPERS, MS.1383 Family correspondence between Mrs. Sarah Pawson, her
son, William S. Pawson, and (?) his half brother, John C. Pawson. Includes comment on
shipbuilding in Baltimore, settlement of accounts with Baltimore merchants, financial
advice, report of William to his mother of the news of the defense of Baltimore against
the British. Record of births and deaths in the family of Matthew Pawson (b. 1749) and
Mary Caulk Pawson (b. 1756.) 6 items, 1814-1820.
PAYNE ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.635 Account book of Daniel Payne, merchant of
Dumfries, Virginia, including entries for tobacco, clothes, furniture, food, and a large
variety of miscellaneous articles. Among accounts are those of David Barton, Dr. John
Briscoe, John Chambers, Colonel Catesby Cocke, Richard Grigsby, James Hambrick,
Captain Burr Harrison, Colonel Richard Henry Lee, John Lynn, Thomas Machen, James
Mercer, John Moffet, Occaquan County, Colonel Henry Peyton, Jr., Captain Isaiah
Robinson, Rev. William Stuart, Colonel George Washington. 1 vol., 1758-1763.
PEABODY HEIGHTS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION MINUTES, MS.653 Vols. 12, minutes of this association concerned with the improvement of the area around St. Paul
and 29th Streets, Baltimore, 1912-1915, 1925- 1933. Vol. 3, names and addresses of
members of the association. 3 vols., 1909-1933.
PEALE FAMILY COLLECTION, MS. 1935 Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827)
depositions regarding his birth and letters written by him about his paintings and castings
for fire engines. Rembrandt Peale (I 7 78-1860) papers include a biographical sketch of
his father, Charles Willson Peale, written for The Crayon, 1885; letters concerning the
sale of a portrait of George Washington to the State of Maryland; sale of the Peale
Museum; a portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. Also a letter from Rubens Peale (I 784-1865)
about the sale of the museum, a receipt from Sarah Peale (1800-85) for a portrait, and a
letter to Titian Peale (I 799-1885) concerning a museum tour. 13 items, 1762-1858.
PEARCE PAPERS, MS.1384 Letters to and from James Alfred Pearce (1805-1862),
Representative from Maryland, 1835-1839, 1841-1843, and United States Senator, 18431862, on numerous questions including the Benton-Foote controversy in the Senate, the
beginnings of the Smithsonian Institution, the Wilkes Exploring Expedi- tion, conditions
in Ohio and Kansas Territory, secession, and many phases of Maryland and national
politics. Major items include Pearce's letter to George A. Brown of London on AngloAmerican relations (February 26, 1856), Franklin Buchanan's explanation of his
resignation from the United States Navy (June 26, 1861), and Severn Teackle Wallis's
comment on the Merryman case (July 18, 1861). Correspondents of Pearce include Louis
Agassiz, John Henry Alexander, Alexander D. Bache, George Ban- croft, James A.
Bayard, Thomas H. Benton, George A. Brown, Franklin Buchanan, James Buchanan,
Richard B. Carmichael, William Carmichael, Lewis Cass, E. F. Chambers, Rufus Choate,
John M. Clayton, Thomas Clayton, Thomas Corwin, J. J. Crittenden, Jefferson Davis,
William H. Emory, Edward Everett, Thomas Ewing, Henry D. Farnandis, Henry S.
Foote, Asa Gray, Joseph Henry, Sam Houston, Reverdy Johnson, John P. Kennedy, E.
Louis Lowe, Edward D. Mansfield, Rembrandt Peale, William George Read, J. M. Root,
Roger Brooke Taney, Philip Wallis, Severn Teackle Wallis, George C. Washington,
Daniel Webster, Charles Wilkes, Robert C. Winthrop. Also included in the collection is
correspondence between James A. Pearce, Jr., and Harrison S. Morris, Mary J. Peale, and
Albert C. Ritchie concerning a portrait of Cecil Calvert, Second Lord Baltimore. Covers
1900-1902. 162 items, 1829-1902.
PEARRE FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2054 Land records of the Pearre family for holdings
in the Maryland counties of Prince Georges, Montgomery, and Frederick; and Tennessee
and Kentucky. 1 box,1712-1825.
PEARRE, JAMES COLLECTION, MS.1038 Vol. 1, 1831-1864, contains commonplace
entries, diary entries, and a few pages of observations on the Civil War, recorded near
Unionville, Frederick County. Vol. 2, 1850-1870s, contains some autobiographical
information, accounts, commonplace entries, and a review of major inventions in the
author's lifetime. Vol. 3, 1847-1880, contains accounts, notations, and clippings on
geophysical phenomena. 3 vols., 1831-1880.
PEARSON COLLECTION, MS. 130 Yoe, Wack, and Kalben families: German
immigrants in Baltimore, ca. 1840-50; passports; military service records; obituaries. 18
items, 1845-1972.
PEARSON, JOSEPH PAPERS, MS.1594 Accounts and receipts, personal and business
papers of Joseph Pearson, Sr., of Joseph Pearson & Sons, importers. Accounts mainly
concern tailors' and dressmakers' supplies. Accounts of Mrs. Margaret J. Pearson post1860 indicate she may have become a seamstress. Receipts for taxes, Baltimore City,
1840s, and for pew rent, First Presbyterian Church. A small number of letters in the
1870s from Thomas Sanderson (son-in-law of Joseph Pearson, Sr.) and from Raymond
Sanderson, ? his brother. c. 75 items, 1826-1884.
PEN (THE), MS.656 Four page MS. newspaper (Vol. 2, No. 1), produced at the
Maryland Penitentiary, December 25,1886. 1 item, 1886.
PENN VS. CALVERT BOUNDARY DISPUTE DIGEST, MS.1557 Digest of the Penn
vs. Calvert boundary dispute in which the English Court of Chancery upheld an
agreement reached in 1732 between Lord Balti- more and William Penn, later rejected by
Lord Baltimore. Lord Chancellor Hardwicke declared the original agreement valid, 1750.
1 item (12 pp.), 1750 (May-November.)
PENNINGTON FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1827 Correspondence addressed to Joslas
Pennington (1 797-18 74) from Wil- liam Henry Clapham (d. 1913) regarding legacy of
John Seaberry and genealogical information on the Clapham family, 1855; William
Clapham Pennington from Susan William dealing with ancestry of William Cooke, ca.
1904; William A. Hoppin about the paintings of Richard Caton Woodville, 1897; E.
Woodville regarding wills of the Woodville family, 1878; to Benjamin Ogle concerning
debts owed to the Ogle family, 1800 and 1802; from Clapham and Brice, merchants of
Baltimore, to Richard Tilghman of Queen Anne's County about the shipping of crackers,
cheese, and tobacco, 1801-2; of C. Kinloch Nelson, rector of Saint Anne's Parish in
Annapolis, giving genealogical information about the Clapham family, 1856. Patent for
land issued to Jonathan Hanson of Baltimore County, 1713, and deeds relating to
Pennington family land, 1796, 1833, and 1834. Wills from various families: Pennington,
1810; Hanson, 1785 and 1802; Tilghman, 1814 and 1839; Cooke, 1817 and 1834;
Seaberry, 1853; and Clapham, 1857. 1 box, 1713-1904.
PENNIMAN BALTIMORE COUNTY LAND RECORDS, MS.1143 Collection of
photocopies of land grants in Baltimore County and maps showing these grants, collected
by Thomas Dobbin Penniman. Cover the period 1659-1856. 5 boxes, 1659-1856.
PENNSYLVANIA QUAKER MONTHLY MEETING RECORDS, MS. 2051 Birth,
death, and marriage records, 1739-1876, for Warrington monthly meeting in York
County, Pennsylvania; birth and death records, 1775- 1912, for Monalen monthly
meeting, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 2 boxes, 1727-1912.
PENTZ, BETTIE T. H. COLLECTION, MS. 2432 Letters addressed to Bettie T. H.
Pentz (1857-1937) from Mayor Howard W. Jackson, Arthur B. Bibbins, "Carroll
Dulaney," Frank E. Pentz and L. Arthur Phelps about personal matters and the widening
of Fayette Street in Baltimore. 6 items, 1931-34.
PENTZ FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1971 Deeds, mortgages, and other land papers
involving members of the Pentz family of Baltimore, 1796, 1833-68, 1884 and 1904
including the wills of Rachel D. Pentz, 1864, and Joseph Stevens, 1865; numerous
receipts for Maryland and Baltimore taxes, and Baltimore City water rents for William F.
Pentz (1854-1925) and Betty T. Pentz (1857-1937), and Joseph Stevens, Sallie Stevens,
and Sarah Jane Stevens, 1863-1919; legal papers of William F. Pentz in case against
Willie Fletcher Pentz and Clinton Taylor Pentz about land in Baltimore, 1866; invitation
to Bettie Houck (later Pentz), 1880; several notes from William F. Pentz soliciting
autographs for his collection, 1897-1902; notes describing sled races and how the Indians
make pemmican. 2 boxes, 1796-1936.
PERINE PAPERS, MS.645 Perine family material includes papers of David Maulden
Perine (1796- 1882), E. Glenn Perine (1829-1922), and George Washington Perine
(1871- 1944). Family genealogy; volumes of photographs of the Perine family home,
compiled by George Washington Perine. Clippings on Wakefield graveyard of the
Washington family. Clippings on Washington Perines speech at the World's Fair, 1936.
Miscellaneous letters to him on genealogy, with data on the Perine, Glenn, Barroll,
Bushrod, Aylett, Ludwell, and Buchanan families. The papers of David Maulden Perine
include letters from Roger Brooke Taney, Judah P. Benjamin, Albert T. Bledsoe, R. H.
Bayard, Robert Morgan Gibbes, Reverdy Johnson, James McHenry, John Van Lear
McMahon, Emily McTavish, Thomas, Robert, and Charles Oliver, General George H.
Stewart, John Augustine Washington, Thomas Beall, William A. Washing- ton, Betty
Washington, and Thomas Ellicott. The majority of these letters are on legal and business
matters. A few relate to politics and general conditions. 70 vols. of legal records. Include
printed wills, judgments, and other records of the Carroll estate; Bank of Maryland
accounts of the register of wills. Several volumes of papers of David Maulden Perine in
relation to Mexican claim; letter of Andrew Jackson; papers concerning Roger Brooke
Taney's estate, and estates of W. H. Marriott, Andrew Aldridge, John Van Lear
McMahon, Moses Sheppard, with bank books and receipts. Correspondence of Roger
Brooke Taney and Thomas Ellicott, President of the Union Bank of Maryland,
concerning the United States Bank, 1830s. Papers and other materials on trusteeships of
Roger Brooke Taney, 1864- 1877. Decisions of Taney on various cases. Memoir of
Taney. Trusteeships of John Van Lear McMahon. Papers on the dispute over the estate of
Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Estate papers of Moses Sheppard (1771- 1857), and
material concerning the money given by him for the Sheppard- Pratt Asylum. Estate and
trusteeship of General W. H. Marriott (1790- 1851). Estate of R. M. Gibbes and
trusteeship of Emily Gibbes and Mrs. Margaret Colt. Papers on the appointment of
trustees for the estate of Robert Oliver. Letters to Perine from John H. B. Latrobe.
Miscellaneous items include land records, photographs of Homeland estate of Perine
family, and interior appointments of house. Sitting book of artist Philip Tilyard, 18271828. 33 boxes, 1800-1939.
PERINE, PETER PAPERS, MS.654 Business records of Peter Perine Western Potteries,
Perine & Aquila Jones, and M. Perine & Company, all engaged in the manufacture and
sale of pottery. Include record books, daybooks, workbooks, and other materials, showing
day-to-day sales, type of product, names and addresses of purchasers, wages paid,
number of workmen, debts and credit of each customer, personal accounts, sales and
purchases of pottery. Also included in the collection is commonplace book of John
Mason (1752-1822), with genealogy and miscellaneous material. Material on
Thomsonian medical practices, signed by Maulden Perine. Minutes of the trustees of the
Thomsonian Friendly Society of Maryland, 1833-1836 (contained in Record Book 6 of
the pottery, 1860-1882); constitution and minutes of the third branch of the Thomsonian
Friendly Botanic Society of Maryland, 1835 (contained in workbook, 1859-1872). 21
vols., 1798-1885.
PETERS PAPERS, MS.1385 Pamphlet, By-Laws of the First Troop Philadelphia City
Cavalry, 1815, with MS. notations by Thomas Peters on his experiences at the Battle of
Trenton, 1776 (transcripts included). MS. obituary of Thomas Peters, 1821. Report on
Thomas Peters (relationship to former not known), student at St. Timothy's Hall, 1855.
Copy of a story related by Thomas Leiper Kane concerning his grandfather, Thomas
Leiper of Philadelphia and the 1st Troop of Philadelphia City Cavalry, c. 1850. Positive
photostats of several pages from Memoirs of General Wilkinson, vol. 1, Philadelphia,
1816. 6 items, 1815-1855.
PETTYS ISLAND PAPERS, MS.1386 Deeds to land on Pettys Island, New Jersey,
1744-1811. Mainly refer to property owned by Michael Baker, Benjamin Cooper, Samuel
Cooper, and William Cooper. 14 items, 1744-1811.
PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY PAPERS, MS.989 Miscellaneous
correspondence of the Phoenix Fire Insurance Company, Baltimore, all on business
matters-, cancelled certificates. 1870's receipts, 1874; releases and surrendered
certificates, 1878. 2 boxes, 1870-1878.
PHOENIX SHOT TOWER COMPANY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.657 Ledger of this
Baltimore company with a tower on North Gay Street, showing sales of shot to
individuals and firms, many of them in other cities. Volume continues to 1846 when the
company ceased to operate, and the final entries show a loss of $14,665.00 during the
existence of the firm. 1 vol., 1836-1846.
PHRENOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE MINUTE BOOKS, MS.1102
Minutes of the Phrenological Association of Baltimore, the members of which included
Dr. J. S. Cohen, Dr. R. S. Steuart, John H. B. Latrobe. Correspondence with J. T. Ducatel
(member), 1827. Sheets of phrenological calculations. 4 vols. and c. 20 items, 1827-1829.
PHYSICIAN'S JOURNAL AND ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.658 Journal and cash book of
an unidentified Philadelphia physician, giving names, addresses, occupations, and
complaints of numerous patients. 1 vol., 1868-1870.
PI DELTA PI FRATERNITY MINUTE BOOK, MS. 2120 Baltimore fraternity:
fraternity customs such as pledging, blackballing; civic and social functions; a list of
members. 1 Vol., 1919-23.
PILOTS' CERTIFICATE RECORD BOOK, MS.659 Certificates issued by inspectors for
the District of Maryland to pilots of vessels on the Chesapeake Bay and tributary rivers. 1
vol., 1853-1855.
PILSON FAMILY PAPERS, MS.1387 Business papers of the Pilson family of Augusta
and Albemarle Counties, Virginia. Fragmentary bills and accounts, court orders from
Augusta County Court to Matthew Pilson for payment of damages. 100 items, 18171868.
PINDELL ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1639 Account book of Rinaldo Pindell of West
River, Anne Arundel County, dealer in corn, grain, and wool, 1850-1862. 30
miscellaneous items, including 26 tax receipts for Anne Arundel County, 1835-1857. 1
vol. and 30 items, 1835-1862.
PINKNEY LETTERBOOKS, MS.661 Two volumes of letterbooks of William Pinkney
(1764-1822), U. S. Minister to England. Contain copies of his official correspondence
with Secretary of State James Madison, and copies of communications with the British
Foreign Office. 2 vols., 1807-1808.
PINKNEY PAPERS, MS.1388 Correspondence of William Pinkney (1764-1822) with
members of his family and others. Correspondents include William Cooke (1817), Robert
Goodloe Harper (1817), Henry Wheaton (1822), Jonathan Pinkney (1796- 1801), Ninian
Pinkney (1801, 1808, and n. d.), Mrs. Ninian Pinkney (1809), Cumberland Williams
(1819-1820), Mrs. Cumberland Williams, Pinkney's daughter (1817-1818). Opinion of
William Pinkney concerning Ralph Higginbottom's bond to the Union Bank of March 30,
1805, given in 1819. Opinion on the British blockade of May, 1806, written to the editors
of the Baltimore Whig, August, 1811 (16 pp.). Letter of Edward Coote Pinkney to Mr. C.
D. Williams, 1826, and another to Mr. and Mrs. William Pinkney. Material relating to the
death of Frederick Pinkney, 1873, includes resolution of the Baltimore County Bar.
Reviews of Mabbott and Pleadwell's The Life and Works of Edward Coote Pinkney, New
York (Macmillan), 1926. 41 items, 1796-1926.
PINKNEY-WHYTE SCRAPBOOK, MS.660 Volume compiled by William Pinkney
Whyte (1824-1908); includes newspaper clippings, obituaries, and editorials on
members of the Pinkney and Whyte families. 1 vol., 1821-1875.
PIONEER HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY RECORD BOOKS, MS.662 Records of
this Baltimore fire-fighting organization, dating from 1851- 1863. Vol. 1, constitution,
signatures of members, and minutes, 1851-1863. Vol. 2, record of alarms and fires,
record of meetings and of attendance, 1856-1857. Vol. 3, similar details, 1858. Vol. 4,
MS. news journals, The Pony Gazette and The Pickwickian, edited in humorous vein for
the company, 1854-1856. 4 vols., 1851-1863.
PIPER, DR. JACKSON NOTEBOOK, MS.1048 Notebook of Dr. Jackson Piper while a
student at the College of New Jersey at Princeton, 1849. Title is A Course of Lectures on
Natural Philosophy by Prof. E. Loomis and Prof. McCullogh. Lectures have been
illustrated by Piper. In the back of the volume are personal accounts of Piper, 1860-1861;
accounts of treatments of patients, and prices of the treatments. 1 vol., 1849,1860-1861.
PITTS PAPERS, MS.1389 Letters to Charles H. Pitts, Baltimore lawyer and member of
the General Assembly, who was among those arrested and imprisoned at Fort Warren,
Boston. Correspondents include Severn Teackle Wallis and Henry M. War- field, who
write from prison and give their views on the situation. Also General John A. Dix,
George R. Dodge, Reverdy Johnson. 7 items, 1861-1862.
PLASKITT SCRAPBOOKS, MS.663 Clippings collected by Joshua Plaskitt (18301903), member of the Balti- more School Board. Vol. 1, School Board activities and
items concerning local schools, 1888-1889. Commencement program, 1888. Vols. 2-3,
Balti- more material including items on local history and numerous obituaries. Vol. 4,
Mason and Dixon Line. Vol. 5, miscellaneous items. 5 vols., 1888-1896.
PLEASANTS, J. HALL PAPERS, MS.194 Dr. Pleasants's notes on Maryland
silversmiths. Correspondence on Mary- land session laws and votes and proceedings.
Genealogical notes. Copies of letters of signers of Declaration of Independence. Letters
to Samuel Curson from Richard Curson, 1753-1786. Business papers of Samuel Poultney, 1815-1852. Curson family papers on their London estates, 1773-1825. Business
correspondence of Israel, John P., and Samuel Pleasants, 1787-1859. 16 boxes, 17531955.
PLEASANTS PAPERS, MS.1390 Collection of land papers, leases, and other material of
the Pleasants, Hall, and Poultney families. Include lease from Mary Hall to Richard W.
Hall of part of Christophe?s Camp, Harford County, 1838. Last will and testament of
Thomas Poultney, 1829, and inventory of his estate. Will of Mary Hall. Deed of William
Freeman to Evan Poultney, 1833. 15 items, 1829-1838.
PLIMHIMMON HOTEL RECORDS, MS. 1937 Ocean City, Maryland hotel: contract
for construction, 1894; floor plans; contract of sale; receipt for payments; newspaper
clipping describing the Plimhimmon; annual printed announcement of openings, 1935-37
and 1939-41. 11 items, 1894-1941.
PLUMMER, DR. EDWARD PAPERS, MS. 2138 Papers of Baltimore physician (18721952): bills and receipts for building supplies, funeral expenses, and furniture;
invitations; membership cards for the Audubon Society, National Geographic Society,
Maryland Academy of Sciences, American Museum of Natural History; letters between
Edward Plummer, Josias Pennington, and William F. Broening concerning membership
in the Municipal Art Society and the ceremony to lay the cornerstone of the new War
Memorial Building, 1923. 75 items, 1901-27.
POE, EDGAR ALLAN SCRAPBOOK, MS.1625 Scrapbook of newspaper clippings,
1907-1909, concerning the movement to erect a monument to Edgar Allan Poe on the one
hundredth anniversary of his birth, 1909. Correspondence between George Parson and
Mrs. John Wrenshall, June, 1909 (3 items), indicating their parts in the movement to
honor Poe. 1 vol. and 3 items, 1907-1909.
POINTON, PHILIP PAPERS, MS. 2035 Recipes and remarks on clay formulas and
glazes composed by Pointon while employed at the East Trenton Pottery, Dominion
Factory of Quebec, Saint John's Stone Chinaware Factory, and Edwin Bennet's pottery in
Baltimore. Photocopies only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner. 1
box,1850-78.
POLITICO-LITERARY CLUB RECORDS, MS. 1737 Copies of papers read before the
Politico-Literary Club of Baltimore on American industry, politics, biography, history,
medicine, applied science, economics, religion, European history, and poetry and
literature. Mem- bers, mostly of the Johns Hopkins University, included Joseph S. Ames,
Carroll T. Bond, George Stewart Brown, Richard F. Cleveland, W. Irvine Cross, Thomas
B. Futcher, John Work Garrett, Frank J. Goodnow, Kent Roberts Greenfield, Benjamin
Howell Griswold, Jr., Harriss E. Kirk, J. Mason Knox, Austin McLanahan, Wilfred P.
Mustard, J. Hall Pleasants, Samuel J. Shriver, Kirby Fowler Smith, Redmond C. Stewart,
Bernard C. Steiner, and Westel W. Willoughby. 9 boxes, 1900-42
PORT OF BALTIMORE VESSEL RECORDS, MS. 2228 Lists of ship arrivals and
departures at Baltimore: name of ship; nationality; tonnage; destination; cargo. Microfilm
only; originals from the Archives Nationales, Paris, France. 1 reel (no. 271), 1811-12
PORT OF ENTRY PAPERS, MS.670 Reports of Naval Officers for the ports of
Patuxent, Annapolis, North Potomac, Oxford, and Pocomoke. 1 vol., 1751-1757.
PORTER COOKBOOKS, MS.664 Recipe books of Mrs. Robert Buck Porter. Items are
mainly for cakes and desserts. A few are for wines. 3 vols., 1840-1870.
PORTER, G. HARVEY COLLECTION, MS. 2411 Reports, articles, and speeches
written or collected by G. Harvey Porter (1893-1978) reflecting his career as an executive
officer of the Industrial Corporation of Baltimore, a firm specializing in financing,
reorganizing, and management counseling of small businesses and industry: reports
concern financial conditions, plants and products, management and marketing
strategies, and personnel of over two hundred companies within the Baltimore
metropolitan area; also reports about the Downtown Commit- tee, a group of Baltimore
business executives interested in urban renewal, planning, and promotion. Register
available. 24 boxes, 1919-77
POSEY, LAWRENCE ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS. 665 Vols. 1-2 are accounts of a
country storekeeper ( ? Lawrence Posey), 1824-1878, 1847-1871, 1850-1872. Vol. 3 has
accounts of "colored fund and 'School book fund,' 1899-1902. 3 vols., 1824-1902.
POST OFFICE RECORD BOOK, MS.671 Tabulation of letters received at the Baltimore
Post Office while Mary Catherine Goddard was Postmistress, 1786-1789. Shows place of
origin, number of letters, and charges. 1 vol., 1786-1789.
POTTHAST BROTHERS RECORDS, MS. 2183 Four letterbooks of this Baltimore
furniture manufacturer: letters to customers discussing dimensions, styles, prices (some
including sketches of the proposed furniture), 1908-09, 1914-17, and 1919-21;
correspondence with a German carpentry firm, 1926-32; one letter discusses German
immigration in the 1930s. 4 vols., 1908-09, 1914-17, 1919-21, 1926-32
POTTS PAPERS, MS.1392 Correspondence and papers of Richard Potts (1753-1808).
Appointments of attorneys in fact; bills of lading of Barbados nu-n; election to Senate;
appointment as Chief justice of Fifth District and as Presidential Elector, 1792.
Correspondents include William Potts, Alice Lee, Luther Martin, John Eager Howard,
George Plater, Thomas Sim Lee, George and Winder Dent, Benjamin Ogle, and William
Murdock. 18 items, 1774-1803.
POUDER, G. HARRY COLLECTION, MS. 1888 Pouder's (1896-1971) writings
(articles and book reviews) and scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, 1913-55:
newspaper clippings about world, national, and local events, many dealing with
Baltimore commerce, theater, and war-related subjects-mentions of the Baltimore
Association of Commerce, Charcoal Club, Homewood Play Shop of Johns Hopkins
University, the Vagabonds, and Stagecraft Studio; one volume, "G. H. P. Writings,"
1949-50; one volume, "Import and Export Bureau, Baltimore Association of Commerce";
one volume, Citizens Relief Committee, 193 1 - 33; thank-you letter from James Branch
Cabell, 1923; letter from H. L. Mencken declining an invitation, 1923; letters to Pouder
from John McGrath dealing with vacation in Swallow Falls State Forest in Garrett
County; book of magazine clippings, 1896-97, with illustrations and text concerning
famous people and events in the world. 14 boxes, 1896-97, 1913-55
POULTNEY ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.666 Records of the firm of Thomas Poultney &
Sons (Philip Poultney, d. 1869; Samuel Poultney, 1776-1864), hardware merchants in
Baltimore. Include receipt books, cash books, letter book sales book, accounts current,
bills payable and receivable. 21 vols., 1826-1843.
POULTNEY PAPERS, MS.646 Personal correspondence of Walter DeC. Poultney
(1845-1929), largely concerning his social activities. Business correspondence as a
member of the firm of Poultney & Moale, commission merchants and dealers in
petroleum. 9 boxes, 1858-1900.
POWELL AND WILLIAMS PAPERS, MS.1393 Indentures of David Williams, John
Powell, Howell Powell, and others, 1795-1899. Receipts, mainly of Howell Powell.
Letter, March 7, 1820, from Thomas Owen in Philadelphia to his sister. 52 items, 17951899.
POWELL-WARING PAPERS, MS. 1700 Letters to Cora Waring of Mobile, Alabama
from her brothers S. B. Waring (b. 1837) and M. M. Waring (b. 1848) of an Alabama
regiment in Virginia, 1861-62: troop movement; camp life. Letters to and from Dr. Alfred
H. Powell of Leesburg, Virginia, a soldier in the Confederate army, with general
comments on the war. 7 items, 1861-65
PRATHER COPYBOOKS, MS.681 Late 18th and early 19th century copybooks, kept by
John and Flaviller Prather. That of John, begun in 1785, includes poetry and
miscellaneous later accounts in addition to the arithmetical examples. 2 vols., 1785, 1821.
PRATT-PRESTON PAPERS, MS. 1835 William Preston's (1811-80) efforts to save
himself from financial ruin as a result of a carelessly signed bond: letters from lawyers
and the sheriff of Baltimore County about the selling of his property; description of his
estate, "Pleasant Plains," composed by Preston in order to sell it; letters to Enoch Pratt
seeking his assistance and describing in detail the reasons for his financial problems. 41
items, 1873-87
PRE-FEDERAL CUSTOMHOUSE RECORDS FOR THE DISTRICTS OF
BALTIMORE, ANNAPOLIS, PATUXENT, AND OXFORD, MS. 2414 Microfilm of
records at the National Archives: manifest book for the Districts of Annapolis and
Patuxent, 1745-1849; list of vessels cleared at Annapolis, 1780-81; ledgers of the naval
office at Baltimore, 1785-87, and vessel entrance and clearance at Baltimore, 1780-88.
Microfilm only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner. 2 reels (nos.
1485-86), 1745-1849
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN LETTERS, MS.1593 Letters sent to the Baltimore
American in answer to an opinion Poll On the best-qualified candidate for president in
1884. News American subscription bills 1819-1820. c. 50 items, 1819-1820; 1884.
PRESTON PAPERS, MS. 711 Various letters, deeds, and petitions from the estate of
William P. Preston (1811-80), Maryland lawyer: letters from his daughter May (18481913) concerning her European travels, 1868-69; an 1862 letter from Preston to May
about the Civil War and conditions of his home, "Pleasant Plains," in Baynesville,
Baltimore County; deeds, plats, floor plans, description of the existing cottage, and sketch
of the proposed barn, all of "Pleasant Plains"; a few military requisition orders from the
Civil War. 67 items, 1836-85
MARGARET SMITH PRESTON DIARIES, MS. 1861 Three diaries, 1862-64, kept by
Margaret Smith Preston while living at her family estate, "Pleasant Plains," Baltimore
County: family news; weather; household duties; duties of her husband, William P.
Preston, as a criminal lawyer; travels; references to Union and Confederate troops, to
skirmishes between the troops, and to the battle of Gettysburg; references to Towson,
Eudowood, and Baltimore. 3 vols., 1862-64
PRESTON, WILLIAM P., PAPERS, MS.978 Collection of correspondence and other
papers of William P. Preston (1811- 1880), Baltimore criminal lawyer. Includes
correspondence with other Baltimore lawyers and with clients; deeds, indentures, wills,
copies of court proceedings, warrants. Family correspondence, including that between
Preston and his wife, Margaret [Smith] Preston; also that between Margaret and her
parents. 9 boxes, 1778-1886.
PRESTON, WILLIAM P., PAPERS, MS.978.1 Volumes of records of William P.
Preston (1811-1880). Include record of the proceedings of the Friday Evening Club,
Baltimore 1833-1835. Diary, January-February, 1863. Alphabetical list of [disbursements
? 1, 1830- 1836. Letterbook, January, 1856-April, 1857. Subscription book of Commissioners of Hillen Road Company, 1854. Farm journal, Elm Grove Farm, Baltimore
County, 1823-1834. Letterbooks, November, 1831-February, 1834, June, 1828December, 1830. Receipt book, February, 1852-1865. 9 vols., 1823-1865.
PRESTON, WILLIAM P., PAPERS, MS.978.2 Letters and documents pertaining to the
failure of the Bank of Maryland, 1835. Account book and diary of William P. Preston,
1847. Scrapbook on Know-Nothing Party, slavery, and other topics, 1855-1875. 1 box,
1835-1875.
PRESTON, WILLIAM P., PAPERS, MS.978.3 Papers and correspondence mainly of
William P. Preston and his daughter, Mrs. May [Preston] McNeal of Baltimore. The
major portion of the collection is personal correspondence, but other items include bills,
receipts, poems by Mrs. William Preston and May [Preston] McNeal; items concerning
St. JosepYs College, Emmitsburg, 1860s; letters pertaining to the estate of A. H.
Simmonds, 1850s; papers of Robert Bryson. c. 250 items, 1827-1870s.
PRESTON, WILLIAM P. FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 978 Legal papers of William P.
Preston (1811-1880), Maryland lawyer: insolvency and debt collection; city tax
assessments; Bank of Maryland failure; trials. Family papers of Preston, his wife
Margaret Smith (ca. 1820-ca. 1900), and their daughter May Preston McNeal (18481913): poetry, essays, diaries, correspondence, and some material pertaining to St. John's
German Catholic Church. Register available; merger of 978-978.4 17 boxes, 1799-1913
PRESTON, WILLIAM P. PAPERS, MS. 2422 Letters, 1857, from Richard M. Hoe
(1812-88) to William P. Preston (1811-88) about family news, New York life, and
politics. Letters, 1859 and 1872, from A. S. Abell (1806-88) to William P. Preston about
reporting a story, finances, and legal affairs. 5 items, 1857-72
PREVOST FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2030 Francois Nicole Prevost (1747-1831) and
Claude Jean-Baptiste Aime Prevost (1795-1885) of Baltimore: account book of
household expenses; diary provides information on the Prevost family and local events
such as the cholera epidemic of 1832, the death of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and the
War of 1812. Photocopies only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner.
2 vols., 1810-39
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY CENSUS, MS.667 Negative photostats of census returns
for St. John's and Prince George's Parishes, Prince George's County, Maryland, August,
1776. 1 vol., 1776.
PRINCIPIO COMPANY PAPERS, MS.669 Correspondence pertaining to the Principio
Company Iron Works in Mary- land and Accokeek, Virginia. Letters show how
Augustine Washington became connected with the company. Most of the letters are from
John England to William Chetwynd, Joshua Gee, and others. Deed from John England.
22 items, 1723-1730.
PRINGLE, MARK, LETTERBOOK, MS.680 Vol. 1, 1796-1798, contains letters from
Mark Pringle (d. 1826), Baltimore entrepreneur, from Boston, Philadelphia, and New
York. Topics include prices, insurance, commodities, and trading opportunities. Vol. 2,
1811- 1818, contains letters from Pringle on a wide variety of subjects including the
management of a farm on the Susquehanna River, agricultural improvements, slave
labor, the lumber trade, sale of cannon to Christopher Hughes. 2 vols., 1796-1798, 18111818. PROGRESSIVE TABERNACLE NO. 120, ANCIENT ORDER OF THE SONS
& DAUGHTERS, BROTHERS & SISTERS OF MOSES RECORDS, MS. 2426 Minute
book (1906-30), a letter (1930), and financial records (1923, 1929) of the organization. 1
vol. and 5 items, 1906-30
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE COLLECTION, MS. 1006 Copies made by the Maryland
Historical Society of items in the Public Record Office, London, for publication as
Proceedings of the Council of Maryland 1667-168718. Archives of Maryland, vol. 5, ed.
by William Hand Browne (Baltimore: Maryland Historical Society, 1887) and
Proceedings of the Council of Maryland 168718-1693. Archives of Maryland, vol. 8, ed.
by William Hand Browne (Baltimore: Maryland Historical Society, 1890). Letters from
Brantz Mayer directing the copies to be made, 1876, and letters from various libraries
concerning the publication of the Archives, 1883-84. 2 boxes, 1883-84
PUBLIC SCHOOL SCRAPBOOK, MS. 1812 Possibly compiled by Charles G. Edwards
(1844-84), assistant superintendent of Baltimore public schools: articles about pupil
promotion, reading methods, and miscellaneous newspaper articles written by Ed- wards;
report of the assistant superintendent of public instruction to the superintendent, 1883-84;
annual report of the Baltimore County public schools, 1924; programs of the annual
meeting of the Maryland State Teachers Association, 1884; a manuscript describing Cape
May, New Jersey. 1 vol., 1881-84, 1924
PULASKI SCRAPBOOK, MS.668 Contemporary newspaper clippings on the boiler
explosion which wrecked the steamer Pulaski on her way from Charleston, South
Carolina, to Balti- more, June, 1838, including eye-witness accounts. Explanatory note by
Brantz Mayer in front of the volume with comment, "This disaster was the cause of great
excitement throughout the country." 1 vol., 1838.
PURDUM, BRADLEY K., PAPERS, MS.1150 Six school notebooks on English, botany,
and other subjects. Financial accounts of the Maryland State Normal School Building
Commission, 1911- 1916 (Bradley K. Purdum, Treasurer). Minute book of meetings of
the Board of Directors and stockholders of the Lauraville Hall and Land Association,
1896-1921, dealing with election of officers, apportionment of land, building of the hall,
and other topics (Bradley K. Purdurn, Secretary). 8 vols., 1890-1916.
PURVIANCE PAPERS, MS.1394 Correspondence of the Baltimore Committee of Safety
and Correspondence with similar groups in other colonies and officials of the Continental
Con- gress. Deals with progress of campaigns, efforts to provide supplies of salt, guns,
and other commodities for the Continental Army. Both Samuel and Robert Purviance
were members of the Committee. Correspondence and other papers on naval activities in
the Chesapeake Bay and the part played by Samuel and Robert Purviance in outfitting
vessels for Maryland and the Continental Navy. Writers include Samuel Adams, John
Hancock, Joseph Hewes, Samuel Hewes, Thomas Johnson, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas
Sim Lee, Captain James Nicholson, Charles Thompson, William Pollard, Charles
Stewart, and Timothy Pickering. Other items include deed of trust of John Steel for lands
in Hampshire County, Virginia, 1792. Letters of John Walker and Samuel Page on the
sale of personal effects and shipment of army supplies, 1782. Copy of resolution of
Congress to ask for funds to aid the Revolution (for citizens driven out of South Carolina
and Georgia, 1781). Material relating to the customs duties of Robert Purviance, 17981799. Commonplace book of Robert Purviance, Jr., with notes on his travels in Europe,
1794; discussion of the State of Connecticut as one of the best ordered states in the fields
of government, education, condition of the people. Letter from Robert Purviance, Jr.,
accompanying his gift of the MS. volume, Narrative of events which Occurred in
Baltimore Town during the Revolutionary War, by Robert Purviance, Sr., later published
in Balti- more (1849). c. 110 items, 1766-1849.
QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY FREE SCHOOL MINUTE BOOK, MS.683 Proceedings of
the Board of Visitors of the first free school in Queen Ann6s County, showing actions
taken in regard to masters, courses of study, and property. 1 vol., 1723-1791.
QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY PAPERS, MS.1526 A small collection of miscellaneous
court items relating to personal legal matters, Queen Anne's County, 1732-1817. The
names of Charles Brown & Company and John Longfellow are mentioned. 14 items,
1732-1817.
QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY RENT ROLL INDEX, MS.682 Volume contains index to
Queen Annes County rent roll, 1760. 1 vol., 1760.
QUIGG, JANE TOWNSEND, PAPERS, MS. 1926 Letters received by Mary Sipp
Orwig, mostly from her former student, Jane Townsend Quigg, the wife of Methodist
circuit rider John B. Quigg: the difficulties of bearing and raising six children on the
salary and travel of a Methodist minister; advice on whether Mary should marry. 35
items, 1857-76
QUYNN, DOROTHY MACKEY PAPERS, MS. 2074 Research on architect Maximilian
Godefroy by Quynn (1898-1963): letters to Quynn in response to her queries; two
documents from the Archives municipales de la ville de Rennes about Godefroy's efforts
to secure a remuneration for his architectural work. 8 items, 1955-56
QUYNN-MANTZ COLLECTION, MS.1003 Collection consists mainly of financial
records of the general store at Fred- erick, Maryland, owned first by the Mantz family
and later by the Quynns. Includes daybooks, cash books, inventories, and journals kept
by members of both families, 1796-1899. Among specific items are invoice record, Isaac
& John Mantz, 1811-1820. Letterbook of John Mantz, including correspondence with
David Barclay of Richmond, Virginia, on shipments of tobacco and leather, 1811-1820.
Edward Mantz daybook, 1834-1836. Ledger of John A. & C. Mantz, Williamsport,
Maryland. Daybooks of A. G. Quynn Company, 1871-1897. 1796-1899.
QUYNN PAPERS, MS.1395 Correspondence of William Quynn with his father, Allen
Quynn of Anna- polis. Letters deal with the younger Quynn's attendance at medical
school, his contemporaries, professors, and life in Philadelphia, London, Edin- burgh.
Letters referring to endeavor of Samuel Chase to recover Bank of England stock owned
by State of Maryland but taken by the loyalists. (W. Quynn travelled to London with
Chase in 1783.) 22 items, 1782-1784.
RADCLIFFE, GEORGE L. PAPERS, MS. 2280 Radcliffe's (1877-1974) career from his
work as an attorney with the American Bonding Company in 1903 to his position as
chairman of the governing body of the Maryland Historical Society until 1965:
correspondence, meeting minutes, financial reports, and speeches concerning his
political career as United States Senator, 1934-46; association with the Maryland
Historical Society, 1912-74; his family; Eastern Shore property; work with the Fidelity
and Deposit Company of Maryland, the American Bonding Company, the Grace
Foundation Inc. of Taylor's Island (1950- 65), The National Foundation for Infantile
Paralysis (1934-65), and the Civil War Centennial Commission (1959-65); eighteen
scrapbooks of photographs and printed ephemera, ca. 1885-1972, reflecting his public
career, family, and student years at the Johns Hopkins University; fifty volumes of
scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings of events in Rad- cliffe's public career,
mostly his two terms in the United States Senate. 102 boxes and 50 vols., 1885-1972
RADECKE ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.674 Records of rents due on stalls in Lexington
Market, Baltimore. Vol. 1 kept by Henry F. Radecke. Vol. 2 account book of Mrs. D. H.
Radecke, with John D. Radecke, trading as Radecke & Brothers. 2 vols., 1889-1900.
RAINE SCRAPBOOK, MS.675 Volume of newspaper clippings concerning the
Protestant Episcopal Dio- cese of Maryland, collected by Miss Annie V. Raine. Mainly
concern movements of the clergy, especially in relation to St. Petex?s and Grace and St.
Peter's Churches, Baltimore. 1 vol., c. 1900-1936.
RANDALL, ALEXANDER, DIARIES, MS.652 Diaries of Alexander Randall of
Annapolis (1803-1881), lawyer, President of the Farmers' National Bank, and ardent
Union supporter during the Civil War. The diaries contain local information on
Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington, D. C. Information on politics, the Protestant
Episcopal Church, temperance, St. John's College, and St. Anne's Church, Annapolis,
Miss Dorothea Dix and her campaign for the insane; crops, and the weather. 12 vols.,
1830-1881.
RANDALL, MRS. ALEXANDER ACCOUNT BOOK, MS. 1182 For the estate of
Alexander Randall (1803-81) of Annapolis, kept by his wife Elizabeth Blanchard Randall
(1827-95): will; income from mortgages, stocks and insurance; receipts and
expenditures (mostly for tobacco and corn) of a farm on the South River in Anne Arundel
County; expenses of Peter Blanchard at college, 1894-95. 1 vol., 1880-97
RANDALL AND DOBBIN ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.679 Account book of John Randall
and Archibald Dobbin, operators of a wholesale lumber and building supply business
and owners of several vessels travelling between Hope Mills and Annapolis. This ledger
contains accounts of merchandise at Hope Mills. 1 vol., 1798-1807.
RANDALL, DANIEL, COLLECTION, MS.1634 Papers of Daniel R. Randall (18641936), Baltimore lawyer. Include will and administration of estate of Kate Watts Clayton
Hill, 1907-1908. Mate- rial on the Philip Rossbach family property on Montgomery
Street, Balti- more, including deeds to Philip Rossbach from Jeremiah and Harriet
Pattison, 1866, John Hannibal, 1897, Charles E. Orth, 1911; deed from John H. Gude to
Philip and Catherine Rossbach, 1905. Authorization to Daniel Randall to sell the estate,
1921; sketch of the property and notice that the estate is contested, also 1921. Letters and
documents from Randairs correspondence file (22 items), including letters from
Randall, Alice B. Ross, and others concerning the debts of her schooner, Carrie.
Miscellaneous items, including bills. 35 items, 1866-1923.
RANDALL, DANIEL RICHARD PAPERS, MS. 1634.1 Miscellaneous papers of
Randall (1864-1936): correspondence about attempts to retrieve a portrait of Charles
Calvert, the fifth Lord Baltimore, from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 1923 and
1930; papers, 1921-31, of Randall's chairmanship of the History Commitee of Maryland's tercentenary celebration including correspondence with Charles McLean Andrews
about the derivation of the term "state house" and correspondence with Gov. Albert C.
Ritchie, and letters to the descendants of Sir Robert Eden, the last colonial governor of
Maryland; portion of a lecture on eighteenth century Maryland social clubs. 18 items,
1921-31
RANDALL-GIDDINGS-CLUNAS PAPERS, MS. 2064 Letters to Catherine Randall
Giddings (b. ca. 1829) from her sister Elizabeth Randall Clunas (b. ca. 1830) and other
Randall and Wirt relatives; some describe an operation for breast cancer performed on
Catherine Wirt Randall and her subsequent death, 1852-53. Register available. 23 items,
1850-58 RANDALL, J. R., PAPERS, MS.1397 Collection of copies of Maryland, My
Maryland, some in the handwriting of James R. Randall, its author. Miscellaneous
photocopies of the poem. Correspondence on the poem, including a letter from Randall to
Brander Matthews, and correspondence between T. W. Hall and Hetty Carey Martin.
Newspaper clippings of RandalYs reminiscences, poems, accounts of his life and death.
Autographed address of Randall to the Daughters of the American Revolution, January
19, 1905, telling how he came to write Maryland, My Maryland. 15 items, 1861-1905.
RANDALL PAPERS, MS.648 Scrapbook kept by Daniel R. Randall with clippings from
Harper's Maga- zine, 1855-1881, mounted in an unidentified ledger of 1838-1839.
Account book of Daniel R. Randall, 1888-1889, listing estates handled. Correspond- ence
with Horace Wells Sellers, John Calvert, Philip Price, Alexander B. Randall, Governor
Albert C. Ritchie, Sir Timothy Eden, and others, concerning the attempt to induce the
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts to return to Maryland the painting of Charles
Calvert, Fifth Lord Baltimore, by Sir Godfrey Kneller. Historical summaries, copies of
legal proceedings. Correspondence concerning efforts to locate the grave of Governor
Robert Eden, 1923-1926. Copies of addresses. Deeds to land in Florida. Family
correspondence. Genealogical data on the Randall and Pope families. Notes on Anne
Arundel. 2 vols. and 2 boxes, 1774-1935.
RANDALL PAPERS, MS.648.1 Diary of Dudley A. Randall (c. 1806-1881), residence
and occupation not known. 5 vols., 1858-1881.
RANDALL PAPERS, MS.1396 Papers of Alexander Randall (1803-1881) include seven
land grants, one menu, and 18 miscellaneous receipts. Copy of an indenture of William
Green of Anne Arundel County, 1833. Letter accompanying the gift of the papers to the
Maryland Historical Society, 1949, of Richard H. Randall. 26 items, 1833-1852, 1949.
RANDALL, RICHARD H., SR. COLLECTION, MS. 1858 Research notes of Baltimore
businessman (1896-1970): notes on the history of American sailing ships; short history of
the Hugg family, 1760- 1908; copy of essay by Randall on fortifications and camps near
Annapolis; list of vessels with names, dates, and destinations, 1726-76; notes for an
article on a Captain Leatherburg; miscellaneous notes reflecting Randall's maritime
interests. 1 box,1930-70
RANDALL SCHOOL WORK, MS.982 Volumes of school work completed by William
0. Randall while a pupil at Calvert School, Baltimore, Class 8A through 12-1. Include
arithmetic, spelling, and composition. 5 vols., 1931-1936.
RANDALL-WIRT PAPERS, MS. 1912 Nine letters, 1813-28, from Thomas Randall
(1792-1877) pertaining to his experiences in the War of 1812 with descriptions of the
military situation, reports of battles on the Niagara frontier, a rumor of an armistice in
1814, and in 1828 about William Wirt's (1772-1834) life in Florida including information
on the health of his family and farming; journal of Thomas Randall while on a
government mission to Havana, September to November 1824, about the operation of
United States ships of war sent to hunt and destroy pirate ships in the Gulf of Mexico;
Thomas Randall's account book and diary, 1821-37, giving descriptions of his family's
life and work in the Florida Territory; thirteen letters, 1827-33, primarily from William
Wirt to his daughter Laura Henrietta Wirt Randall (1803- 1833), on family news, social
gossip, concern for her ill health, and in 183 1, Wirt's concern for his daughter's "spiritual
condition" and his nomination for president on the Anti-masonic ticket and his
acceptance of the nomination. Register available. 1 box,1813-33
RANDALL YACHT "LOKE" RECORDS, MS.679.1 Collection of yachting miscellanea
of Richard H. Randall, officer of the Gibson Island Yachting Squadron, Baltimore,
relating to the yacht, Loke. 1 box, 1934-1935.
RANDALLSTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TIME CAPSULE COLLECTION, MS.
2266 Volume concerning the burying of a time capsule by students of Randallstown
Senior High School, Randallstown, Maryland 1976. Collection restricted until January 1,
2073. 1 vol., 1976
RANDOLPH, J. INNES, JR. COLLECTION, MS. 2239 Notes and documents collected
by Curtis Carroll Davis for his article on Randolph (1837-87)-"Elegant Old Rebel,"
Virginia Cavalcade 8 (Summer 1958): 42-47: Randolph's poem, "Rebel," and a
photocopy of the original manuscript of the poem; Randolph's Confederate military
record; correspondence with descendants and libraries. 27 items, 1957-59
RAPHEL, STEPHEN PAPERS, MS.1398 Family correspondence and documents
relating to the residence in and ffight from St. Lucia of the Stephen Raphel family, their
interests in Balti- more and Harford Counties, and Raphers naturalization as a United
States citizen. One item notarized by Edward Thornton. 33 items, 1783-1808, 1825.
RAWLINGS PAPERS, MS.1399 Letters to Colonel Moses Rawlings, deputy
commissary for prisoners at Fort Frederick and for supplies in Washington County.
Correspondents include James Calhoun, Abraham Skinner, Charles Thomson, Richard
Peters, Timothy Pickering, Thomas Durie. Papers dealing with Rawlings's efforts to
procure military land bounty compensation for his war service, 1796-1836. This group
includes his own memorial to Congress, statements by Henry Bedinger and David Lynn,
and letters from George E. Baer, Jr., George G. Brewer, Peter P. Mayo, and James
Stephenson. 48 items, 1777-1836.
READ FAMILY LAND PAPERS, MS.1602 Collection of items, including some
unidentified fragments, mainly deeds between George Read of Delaware and John and
William Read of Cecil County, Maryland. Map of Kinsley in Cecil County, the courses
of Hemsley, Cecil County. 9 items, 1792-1823.
READ PAPERS, MS.1400 Letters to William George Read, mainly comments on source
materials for the early history of Maryland. Letter from Jesse Hunt, Mayor of Baltimore, during the riots following the failure of the Bank of Maryland, thanking Read for
his support. Other correspondents include B. U. Campbell, Thomas W. Griffith, John P.
Kennedy, Henry G. S. Key, David Ridgely, and William A. Stokes. 8 items, 1842-1843.
READEL PAPERS, MS.1401 Two Fraktur birth certificates of John Readel and his
brother, George, 1790, 1797. Newspaper, the Baltimore County Advocate, September 30,
1854, with a biographical sketch of John Didier Readel, M.D. Power of attorney granted
to "Johann Dieter 116del," 1811, attested by Samuel Sterett, notary public of Baltimore.
Papers of Dr. John D. Readel including a journal of a voyage from Baltimore to White
Rocks in the sloop Whiskey, 1816. Letters from Paris, 1814-1815, concerning conditions
in the city and medical matters. journal while in Europe, 1812-1814. Items relating to the
Delphian Club, Baltimore. Correspondence with R.W., Deputy Grand Master of Masons,
and M.W., Grand Master in Maryland, 1848-1853. Printed letter on the erection of a
masonic memorial in Fredericksburg, Virginia. 75 items, 1790-1854.
REAL ESTATE JOURNAL, MS.677 Account book relating to real estate. Keeper of the
accounts and further details are unknown. 1 vol., 1869-1871.
REDWOOD COLLECTION, MS.676 Letters of condolence written to Mrs. Mary B.
[Coale] Redwood on the death of her son, Lieutenant George Buchanan Redwood, killed
in action in France, May 28, 1918. Correspondence, diaries, materials relating to his
military service, memorials, school papers, miscellaneous certificates. Letters of Dr.
William Edward Coale, 1828-1849. J. G. Proud, Jr., Random Rhymes at Truant Times. 5
vols., 1828-1918.
REDWOOD COLLECTION, MS.1530 Family and business papers of members of the
Duvall, Coale, Hopkinson, Proud families. Indexed correspondence, 1694-1925 (bulk
pre-1860), includes letters of Dr. Samuel Coale, his wife, Ann, daughters, Anne, Eliza,
Maria, at estates Morven and Elkridge. Papers of Coale & Ridgely, 1779- 1780. Letters
of S. Ewing to Mary Coale; John G. Proud on business, travel, to Rufus Bigelow of
Bigelow & Proud. Unindexed boxes have letters on the formation of the collection to
Mrs. Mary Redwood, with partial listing of contents. Unsorted materials include
correspondence of the same families, copy book of Mary A. W. Coale, album of Rebecca
S. Buchanan, notebook of Mary [Johnson] Hopkinson. Genealogical materials. 3,12' shelf
feet, 1694-1940.
REDWOOD COLLECTION-COALE PAPERS, MS.1530.2 The papers of Dr. Robert
Dorsey Coale fall into two groups-i) those relating to army matters-orders, resignations,
reassignments, etc., late 19th century. ii) those relating to the University of Maryland and
the activities of Coale as Dean in dealing with students, courses, fees, hiring of teachers.
c. 70 items, 1895-c. 1900.
REDWOOD COLLECTION-GEORGE B. REDWOOD MATERIAL, MS.1530.3 School
papers of George Buchanan Redwood with letters from him while at Harvard.
Certificates and diploma from Harvard. Letters while working as a reporter for the
Asheville, North Carolina, Citizen, 1913, and while on a trip to England and Scotland in
the same year, the majority addressed to his mother, Mary Buchanan (Mrs. Francis T.)
Redwood, and to his brother, Francis T. Redwood, Jr. Diaries while on active service in
France, World War I, and letters describing army life. Letters from the War Department
to Mrs. Redwood concerning citations for George Buchanan Redwood and arrangements
for his burial in a military cemetery in France. Clippings concerning Redwood's heroism.
Letters collected by Mrs. Red- wood with condolences on the death of her husband and
that of George B. Redwood. Miscellaneous deeds and receipts of members of the Proud,
Duvall, and Coale families. 9 boxes, 1909-1936.
REDWOOD COLLECTION-TRANSCRIPTS, MS.1530.1 Collection of copies, some
MS. but mainly typed, of family letters, business accounts, political news, speeches.
Writers include Dr. John Morgan, Francis Hopkinson, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas
Jefferson, Rev. Jacob Duch6, Francis Allison, Robert Morris, George Washington, John
Penn, Robert E. Dorsey, Benjamin Hallowell, Ernest Crozby, Robert W. Proud. MS.
copies of poetry, extracts from the Scriptures, plays-chiefly "occasional" poems by
members of the Dorsey, Coale, and Proud families. Items are transcribed from materials
held by various libraries and members of the families concerned. 5 boxes, 1706-1905.
REDWOOD, GEORGE B. PAPERS, MS. 2026 Officer (1888-1918) in the United States
Army in France during World War 1: registration card; call to active duty; orders to
France; training camp notes (Fort Meyer, Virginia); commission; diary of voyage to
France and training en route; orders relating to troop movements and battle positions;
memorandum books on battle tactics and field activities; maps; patrol reports;
marksmanship reports and other information on background and skills of men in his
company; Distinguished Service Cross citation; memorial scrolls in his honor from the
United States and France; postcards, receipts, and menu from France; membership
certificate in the National Geographic Society. 1 box,1913-18
REESE, LIZETTE WOODWORTH COLLECTION, MS. 2084 Baltimore literary
figures Lizette Woodworth Reese (1856-1935), Frances Turnbull (d. 1927), and Grace
Hill Turnbull (1881-1977): letters from Lizette Reese to Frances Turnbull about the
poetry of the former and a poetry lecture before the Women's Literary Club by the latter;
A Branch of May (Portland, Maine: Thomas B. Mosher, 1909) and A Quz'et Road
(Portland, Maine: Thomas B. Mosher, 1916), two volumes of poems by Reese; a letter
from Margery Harriss about a biography of Lizette Reese; letters and a newspaper
clipping about a memorial bust of her donated by Grace Hill Turnbull to the Johns
Hopkins University Library. 12 items, 1891-1955
REFINERY ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.1495 Daybook and cash book 1866-1867, of
Thies Hamill & Company, a petroleum refinery in Baltimore (Canton). Give cost of
refining, creditors, expenses. 2 vols., 1866-1867.
REGESTER-CORNTHWAIT PAPERS, MS. 2444 Three postcards, letter, and legal
statement relating to the estate of Mary Cornthwait and two personal letters, 181 1, from
J. Cornthwait to his mother, Grace Cornthwait. 7 items, 1811-1900
REID, MINA PAPERS, MS. 2102 Letters to Mina Reid (d. 1937) and papers relating to
a pilgrimage, which she conducted, of a group of Gold Star Mothers to Europe: letters,
1930-34, from Gov. Albert C. Ritchie and Mayor Howard W. Jackson about bank
closings, political campaigns, and souvenir photographs; a letter from Gen. John J.
Pershing declining a social invitation; letter from the Italian consulate about a photograph
of Benito Mussolini; letter from the vice-commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
about the pilgrimage; financial statements of Andrew Reid's trust account, 1936; diary of
travels in Italy in the 1890s. 12 items, 1890-1936
REINHARD, FERDINAND 0. W., PAPERS, MS.1037 Personal papers of Ferdinand 0.
W. Reinhard (1886-1950), military orders, passes, and passports, mainly relating to
Reinhard's service as a physician in World War I. 1 box, 1860-1930.
REIZENSTEIN DIARIES, MS.651 Diaries of Miss Jennie Reizenstein covering her trips
to Europe, 1908-1941, and to California in 1940. 13 vols., 1908-1941.
RELATION OF MARYLAND (A), MS.1553 Manuscript copy prepared by James
Rudolph Partridge in 1839 of A Rela- tion of Maryland; Together, With a Map of the
Countrey, The Conditions of Plantation, His Majesties Charter to the Lord Baltemore,
translated into English, published in London, 1635. 1 vol., 1839.
REMEY COLLECTION, MS.678 Vol. 1, introduction to the life and letters of Rear
Admiral George Collier Remey (1841-1928), by Rear Admiral Reginald R. Belknap.
Includes genealogical material on Remey, photographs of paintings. Vol. 2, reminiscences of George C. Remey and Mary Josephine [Mason] Remey, with genealogical
background. Autobiographical sketches by George C. and Mary J. Remey. Vol. 3,
supplement to the reminiscences of Remey and his wife. Includes photographs, material
on Charles Mason, Supreme Court Justice, father of Mary J. Remey. 3 vols., c. 1930.
RESINOL CHEMICAL COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 2178 Baltimore company
founded for the manufacture of skin care products developed by Dr. Merville H. Carter:
sales book, 1896-1918; general journals, 1895-1943; general private ledgers, 1895-1918;
subsidiary ledgers, 1898-1918; cash journals, 1897-1925; cashbooks, 1895-1946; letterbooks, 1896-191 1; account books of the Royal Drug Company, 1929-50; miscellaneous
records such as sales summaries and balance sheets. Register available. 105 vols. and 1
box, 1895-1950
REVOLUTIONARY MONUMENT COMMITTEE PAPERS, MS.686 Cashbook of
William Ridgely Griffith (Chairman of the committee); subscription book listing donors;
bank book of the committee; account of the art exhibit at the Fifth Regiment Armory
sponsored by the committee, April, 1893, listing the subject, the painter, value of the
paintings, the owner, and the expenses incurred in putting on the exhibit. 4 vols., 18921902.
REVOLUTIONARY PAPERS, MS.1404 Six muster rolls and four payrolls of Colonel
Harrison@s Virginia Regiment, 1778. Muster roll of Colonel Louis Dubois' Battalion of
New York Forces. Muster roll of Colonel Peter Gansevert, 3rd Battalion of New York
Forces. Payroll, Colonel John Lamb, New York Artillery, 1777. 13 items, 1777-1778.
Available on microfilm (no. 505)
REVOLUTIONARY TRANSCRIPTS, MS.687 MS. copies of Revolutionary War
correspondence, 1782, and of official documents of the 1780s. MS. copies of letters of
John White, 1784, from the Scharf Collection (MS. 1999). Copies made by Miss Lucy
Harrison, official copyist of the Maryland Historical Society for the Archives of
Maryland and other publications. Typed copy of a Maryland militia list of militia officers
in the State of Maryland, 1778-1779. 1 box and 1 vol., 20th century.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR COLLECTION, MS. 1814 Correspondence on economic
and political matters: two lengthy letters from Maryland's English agent, Charles Garth,
relating to the Stamp Act, 1766; a letter from a Boston merchant describing the British
blockade, 17 74; letter of acceptance of Thomas Johnson, Jr. to become the first state
governor, 1777; the letterbook of Samuel Smith to George Washington on the defense of
Fort Mifflin, 1777; a letterbook and receipt book of the Baltimore Town Commissioners
for the procurement of supplies, 1780. Records created by the provisional and state
governments including the proceedings of the Eastern Shore Branch of the Council of
Safety, Novem- ber-December 1775; oaths of fidelity, 1778; three journals of accounts
for the legislature, 1778-81; journal of the Commissioners for Preserving Confiscated
British Property, 1781-85; minutes of the Board of Patuxent Associations, 1781;
miscellaneous Loan Office papers, legislative petitions, and records of the Intendant's
office; a 1776 population of the counties with real and personal estates; and a 1781
account of different "species" of property showing land, slaves, and livestock. Military
records: muster rolls; pensions; correspondence; 1780-81 accounts of the Clothier
General for the Maryland troops. A small number of later histories and articles, mostly
unpublished. Some of these documents have been published in various volumes of the
Archives of Maryland and the Maryland Historical Magazine. Register available. 17
boxes, 1750-1962
REVOLUTIONARY WAR MILITARY JOURNALS, MS.1777 Two journals listing
supplies for the First through Seventh Regiments of the Maryland Line and Dorsey's
Artillery. Officers include Samuel Smith, Henry Gaither, and Thomas Andrew Dyson.
References to an Annapolis hospital. 2 vols., 1777-79, 1781-82
REVOLUTIONARY WAR MILITIA OFFICERS IN MARYLAND, MS.1616 Vol. 1,
officers of the Maryland Line, listing name, rank, and regiment, n. d. (24 pp.). Vol. 2, list
of militia officers by county, n. d. (44 pp.). Vol. 3, list of militia officers by county, 17771779 (49 pp.). Vol. 4, list of militia officers in the State of Maryland, 1778-1779 (18 pp.).
4 folio vols., 1777-1779, and n. d.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR OATHS OF FIDELITY, MS.1586 Photostats of returns of
Oaths of Fidelity for Baltimore City and the following Maryland counties: Worcester,
Washington, Queen Anne's, Prince George's, Montgomery, Dorchester, St. Mary's,
Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Anne Arundel, Talbot. 2 boxes, c. 1778.
RHODES, EDWARD JOURNALS, MS. 1699 Journals of Edward Rhodes while on the
Constant Friendship (Capt. William Wheatley, bound for Maryland), 1671, and on the
Baltimore Capt. John Dunch, bound for Virginia) 1672-73: wind speed; weather; sea
conditions. Transcripts only; locations of originals unknown. 2 vols., 1671-73
RICE SCRAPBOOKS, MS.973 Four scrapbooks containing articles on Edgar Allan Poe,
Henry W. Long- fellow, and other writers and poets, collected by Sara S. Rice. Also
include college diploma (M.A.), poems, autographs of friends. 4 vols., mid-late 19th
century.
RICHARDS, REV. LEWIS, REGISTER, MS.690 Register of 1,671 marriages performed
by the Rev. Lewis Richards from 1784-1820, and 238 by the Rev. Stephen P. Hill, 18351869, of the First Baptist Church, Baltimore. Record of the Richards family. 1 vol., 17841869.
RICHARDS SCRAPBOOK, MS.939 Scrapbook of newspaper clippings and
miscellaneous printed material, much of which relates to Samuel T. Richards, dealer in
notions, clothing, and draperies, West Baltimore Street, Baltimore. Other topics include a
disaster at Tivoli, 1883, and have no unifying theme. 1 vol., 1879-1898.
RICHARDSON PAPERS, MS.1405 Correspondence of Levin Richardson (1758-1865)
of Church Creek, Dor- chester County. Deals with shipbuilding by Richardson Brothers,
land in Dorchester County, shipments of merchandise, local politics, management of
Church Creek and Loomtown Academy. Letters of Richardson while a member of the
state legislature. Letters from James L. Dorsey describing the riot of April 19, 1861, in
Baltimore, and slaves held. 41 items, 1831-1861.
RICHERS, NICHOLAS PAPERS, MS. 2185 Records of Richers's (d. 1890) property in
Baltimore including deeds and rent receipts; receipt book covering transactions with
James Cheston and Son, Wright and Buck, and other grain and feed dealers; Richers's
naturalization papers; inventories of the estates of Nicholas Richers, Rosamond Richers,
Zink, and Henrietta Lerp; notebook with Virginia and Confederate bank notes, 1860-66;
postcards addressed to Z. Bond Evans and some stock certificates belonging to the Evans
family; letter from Pennsylvania legislator, John Robinson, to Jacob Kirk about the
passage of a bill, 1831. 65 items, 1805-98, 1901-02, 1915
RIDDELL PAPERS, MS.1490 Collection of legal papers and correspondence relating to
the estates of Robert Riddell (1799-1854), Alexander Riddell (d. c. 1881), and Mrs. John
Dalrymple of Baltimore County. Material dates from 1815-1881 and includes indentures,
accounts, a furniture inventory, copies of the wills of Alexander and Mary Riddell, 1881,
sales agreement for Riddell property, 1882, insurance policies, 1873, and leases, 1851.
Material relating to the family of Miss Elizabeth William (donor of collection); includes
items on William Rodman, William Ellery, George Ruckle, Josiah Small. MS. deed from
James Smith to Robert Riddell, 1826, for Pomona. Copy of patent to Cromwelrs
Discovery to Robert Riddell, 1803. Account book, Liverpool, England (unidentified),
1818-1819. Material relating to Miss William's family covers 1769-1839. 46 items, 17691881.
RIDDELL, ROBERT, ESTATE BOOK, MS.1175 Accounts of the estate of Robert
Riddell include expenses of the estate (insurance, repairs), amounts paid to beneficiaries
from the funds of the estate, rents paid to the estate by lessees of property, especially
Riddell's warehouses on West Baltimore Street. Beneficiaries and their proportion of the
total estate are listed in the ftont of the volume. 1 vol., 1880-1902.
RIDER CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOKS, MS.688 Newspaper clippings, 1860-1864,
collected by Edward H. Rider, concern the progress of the Civil War and include a
number of public addresses. 3 vols., 1860-1864.
RIDEOUT, CHARLES H. COLLECTION, MS. 1878 Business and personal
correspondence of Charles Bouis Frey, Baltimore newspaper distributor and dealer in
nursery stock in Lansdowne, Mary- land; family correspondence of Lena Cavenda Frey
and Laura V. Frey; school essays by Lena Cavender of Berlin, Maryland; unidentified
grammar school book, 1912; account book of the Frey family farm, 1908-1 1. 21 items,
1890-1913
RIDGELY ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.691 Records of store, iron furnace, plantation, and
house expenses of five generations of the Ridgely family; include ledgers, journals, and
daybooks. The emphasis is on Hampton, the Ridgely estate, and on the early phases of
activity at the North Hampton iron furnace. About three-quarters of the collection dates
from the 18th century. 106 vols., 1732-1884.
RIDGELY, D. S., PAPERS, MS.717 Collection named for donor, D. S. Ridgely, includes
receipts of various members of the Ridgely family, especially Mrs. Charles Ridgely [nee'
Margaretta Sophia Howard], for furniture, silverware, fabrics, and other commodities.
Ledger of Caleb Dorsey (d. 1798), keeper of a general store at Elk Ridge. Includes some
information on shipping from England and entries on the Elk Ridge Forge, owned by the
Ridgelys, 1733-1759. Log- book of Captain Charles Ridgely (1733-1790) on board the
"snow" [a type of vessel] Baltimore Town, 1756-1758, traveling from London to Virginia
and Maryland. The ship was owned by William Dunn & Stockton, and chartered by
James Russel, London merchant. 1 box, 1733-1884.
RIDGELY, DAVID, OF ANNAPOLIS, PAPERS, MS.1603 Collection of two MS.
volumes and two letters relating to David Ridgelys work on geological and geographical
descriptions of Maryland. Description of Maryland (Geological) treats the counties of
Maryland in order of their settlement (17 pp.). Description of Maryland (Geographical)
has data on counties, towns, rivers, and other features (92 pp.). Letter from Levin Handy
in Princess Anne, Somerset County, and Ridgely's reply, concerning the early settlement
of Princess Anne. 2 vols. and 2 items, 1841.
RIDGELY FAMILY PAPERS, MS.1127 Accounts and other material of Captain Charles
Ridgely (1733-1790) concerning his land holdings and the building of Hampton House,
1789. Grant of land near Gunpowder River Falls for iron works, with later accounts of
the works. Business and personal correspondence of Ridgely with Daniel Dulany,
William Paca, Samuel Chase, William Pinkney, and others. Miscellaneous legal papers.
Letters and accounts of Charles Carnan Ridgely. Ridgely family correspondence includes
items of John (1790-1867), his wife, Eliza; Captain Charles Ridgely (1829-1872), his
wife, Margaretta (1824-1904); Captain John Ridgely (1851-1938), and his wife, Helen
(1854-19-99). Many of the letters are from London, Paris, and Italian towns.
Correspondence of Miss Margaret Ridgely (1807-1874) and papers concerning her
mission in Liberia. Photographs of the mission. Correspondence of Charles Ridgely
(1829-1872), with his bankers, Johnston Brothers & Company, 1870s. 4 boxes, 17591900.
RIDGELY, HELEN, COLLECTION, MS.715 Correspondence of Helen West [Stewart]
Ridgely (1854-1929), almost entirely of a domestic nature. Includes correspondence with
her husband, John (1851-1938), her children, and her brother. Material on Baltimore
society, c. 1870-1905. Letters describing Princeton, c. 1875. Letters from her son,
Lieutenant Stewart Ridgely, in France, 1918-1919. Prospectuses of the Country School
for Boys (Gilman) and St. James's School. Copy of The Acorn, a Maryland Civil War
newspaper. 6 boxes, 1832-1918.
RIDGELY, HELEN WEST STEWART FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 715.1 Papers
pertaining to Helen W. Ridgely's (1854-1929) family: her grand- parents Leonice
Simpson (I 811-97) and Joseph White Moulton (fl. 1840s- 187 1); her parents Josephine
Moulton (fl. 1850s- 1890s) and John Stewart (1826-1901); and her husband John Ridgely
(1851-1938) and their son Julian White Ridgely (1887-1939). Formed in 1977 of related
papers (with unknown accession numbers) found in MS. 692, 692. 1, and 715. Register
available. 2 boxes, 1840-1918.
RIDGELY MATERIAL, MS.716 Collection of scrapbooks kept by Helen West [Stewart]
Ridgely (1854- 1929) and her daughter, Mrs. Leonice Josephine Stewart. Include material
on David Stewart's confinement on board a quarantined ship, 1890. Clip- pings relating
to, and autograph letter of Annie Leakin Sioussat, 1920-1922. Mrs. Roosevelfs trip to
Hampton, the Jamestown Exposition, Belle Vista (the Bonaparte home), and Greyrock
(Howard home), 1906-1907. Auto- graph letters of Park Bodwin and D. C. Bryant, and
Maryland clippings, 1903-1904. Material on Maryland families, including the Ridgelys,
1887- 1907. Autograph album, c. 1914, includes sketch of Leonice J. Stewart, signed by
J. N. Vandergrift, 1914; papers of Joseph W. Moulton, 1840; autographs of Dewitt
Clinton, Daniel Webster, Oliver W. Holmes, John James Audubon, Millard Fillmore,
Jared Sparks, W. C. Bryant. Helen W. Ridgely journal, 1880-1887, her notes on
Maryland churches, poultry journal, 1917, and clippings on World War I. Account book
of Helen Ridgely, 1903-1905, and clippings concerning artists abroad, 1893. Expense
account, John R. Ridgely, 1907. Scrapbook of World War I clippings compiled by
Leonice J. Stewart "for Helen W. Leidy." Latin composition book of Julian Ridgely, n. d.
Scrapbook compiled by Helen Ridgely, 1894-1898, on famous personalities in Maryland
history. Poetry, clippings on Europe and on temperance, by Leonice Stewart, 1887-1889.
Diaries of Helen Ridgely, 1906-1908. journal of Hampton, 1901. Genealogy of the
Dorsey family, copied by Margaret S. Ridgely, 1865. Typescript, My Heritage, by Helen
Ridgely, on her Moulton and Stewart ancestry, n. d. MS. story, The Little Travellers or a
Visit to the Springs in the State of Virginia, n. d., author unknown. Social and political
clippings. Helen Ridgely journal, 1909. Letters to her on the Jamestown exposition, 1907.
Eliza [Didy] Ridgely journal, 1839-1843. Diary of Eliza Kingsworth, English governess
at Hampton, 1827. journal of Helen Ridgely concerning her children, Leonice, Margaret,
and Helen, 1883-1887. Helen Ridgely's journals, 1886, 1904. MS. by her on religion,
1887. Miscellaneous loose clippings and letters. 79 vols., 1827-1921.
RIDGELY PAPERS, MS.692 Private and business correspondence of Captain Charles
Ridgely (1733- 1790), General Charles Carnan Ridgely (1762-1829), Nicholas G.
Ridgely (1771-1829), and John Ridgely (1792-1867), mainly of an economic nature.
Includes material on Hampton (original land grants, bills, receipts for construction and
furnishings). Correspondence and bins from Thomas Sully for his portraits of Charles and
Eliza Ridgely. Letters from Reverdy Johnson. Papers relating to the estate of Nicholas G.
Ridgely. Group of items on tea importation, slave purchase, foreign trade. Frequent correspondents in this collection include A. H. Dashiell, Jesse Eichelberger, Sally Ridgely,
and members of the Moulton family. 9 boxes, 1740-1880.
RIDGELY PAPERS, MS.692.1 Correspondence of members of the Ridgely family, legal
papers, deeds, receipts, and miscellaneous materials. Patent of Colonel Charles Ridgely
(b. 1705) for 4,000 acres of land (North Hampton) from Frederick, 6th Lord Baltimore.
Bulk of papers relate to Captain Charles Ridgely (1733- 1790) and deal with shipping,
lumber, tobacco, and the North Hampton furnace. Material on the building of Hampton.
Correspondence with Russel & Molleson, London shippers, 1757-1766. Letters from
Samuel Chase and Daniel Dulany, 1766. Material post-1790 relates to various members
of the Ridgely family, including Charles Carnan Ridgely (1762-1829), Nicholas G.
Ridgely (1771-1829), Macdonald & Ridgely, Eliza Ridgely, Mr. and Mrs. John Ridgely.
Receipt for portrait of Eliza Ridgely, signed by Thomas Sully and Rembrandt Peale,
1818. Receipt of Sully for a portrait of Nicholas G. Ridgely. 14 boxes, 1733-1858.
RIDGLEY PAPERS, MS. 1908 Private herd register, 1854-1935, of John Ridgley (18511938), listing bulls and cows, their color, sire, and dam; Hampton house expense book
listing payment for groceries and salaries for servants (1872-75), cash accounts (1880),
and bulls and cows (1854-1904); two cashbooks, 1897- 1919; letters, receipts and diaries
primarily involving C. W. Hunirichouse (d. 1903) and William Hawkins and families,
related to the Ridgelys through marriage; bills and receipts, ca. 1800-52; William
Hawkins cashbook, 1847-48; diary of C. W. Hurnrichouse, 1872, noting weather and
business affairs; letters from J. W. Hunirichouse (1849-1927) as a medical student in
Europe to his father C. W. Hunirichouse, 1877, dealing with his studies, people, and
cities in Europe and the effects of the Crimean War on European and American economy;
other letters, receipts, and checks of the Hurnrichouse and Hawkins families. Register
available. 2 boxes, 1800-1935
RIDGELY-PUE PAPERS, MS.693 Receipt book of Rebecca [Mrs. Charles] Ridgely
(1739-1812), 1791-1805, also includes entries made and signed by others. Account book
of Rebecca Ridgely kept on behalf of her deceased husband, Charles. Letters and
business papers, 1748-1812, of Rebecca Ridgely and her niece, Rebecca Pue (17781852). Include Captain Charles Ridgely's agreement that Charles Ridgely Carnan should
inherit Hampton, on condition that he change his surname to Ridgely. Four letters of
Bishop Francis Asbury to Rebecca Ridgely; Thomas D. Penniman's correspondence with
Mrs. Anna Onstall concerning these four letters, 20th century. Material on the
provenance of this collection. 2 vols. and c. 500 items, 1748-1812, 20th century.
RIDOUT, ELIZABETH N., PAPERS, MS.191 Business papers (bills, receipts) of Miss
Elizabeth N. Ridout. Twelve small volumes of accounts of Miss Ridout, some of them
pertaining to farming at Pleasant Plains, Montgomery County. c. 150 items and 12 vols.,
1879-c. 1900.
RIDOUT, THOMAS, REMINISCENCES, MS.367 Typescript copy of the reminiscences
of Thomas Ridout (1754-1829), from 1769. Include his youth in London with details of
his family and education. Residence in Maryland, 1774-1779, with an account of his life
as a farmer, visits to Annapolis, adventures on a voyage to the West Indies, then to
Europe. Details of business ventures in America during the Revolutionary War, and his
travels in the western part of Pennsylvania after the Revolu- tion, culminating in capture
by the Shawanese Indians, 1788. Detailed account of his capture and the customs of his
captors and their allies. 1 vol. (76 pp.), 1769-1788.
RIEMAN, HENRY AND SONS RECORDS, MS. 1879 Provisions dealers and
commission merchants of Baltimore, mostly engaged in shipping pork from the West:
eight volumes of daybooks, 1810-36, 1840-47, and 1849-1905; six volumes of
cashbooks, 1849-78; twelve volumes of ledgers, 1807-12 and 1816-97; seven volumes of
journals, 1847-76 and 1884-1952; inventory of stock holdings; inventory of Joseph
Yager's estate, 1849; stock book, 1858; letterbook, 1862-63; "Equity Docket/Law
Docket," 1869-1915; "Bills Receivable/Bills Payable," 1887- 98; inventory of J. H.
Rieman's estate, 1899-1929; six boxes of family land holdings in Baltimore; one box of
miscellaneous papers, 1822-83. Register available. 41 vols. and 7 boxes, 1807-1952
RIGGS & GAITHER RECORD BOOKS, MS.694 Account books of the wholesale dry
goods firm conducted by George R. Gaither (1797-1875). Firm originally operated in
Georgetown and Balti- more with Samuel Riggs as partner, and later transferred to
Baltimore alone. Letterbook, daybooks, ledgers, journals, and stock books show
transactions with numerous retailers from other towns. 32 vols., 1817-1840.
RIGGS JOURNAL, MS.1402 Journal kept by Elisba Riggs of Georgetown, District of
Columbia, on a trip to England, March-May, 1805; includes the sea voyage and visits to
Liverpool, Rochdale, and Manchester. Expense accounts, copies of letters of introduction
and Riggs's letters to various correspondents in England. 1 vol., 1805 (March-May).
RINGGOLD PAPERS, MS.1407 Letters of the Ringgold family of Baltimore on personal
and business matters. Samuel Ringgold, Sr., describes a farm in Kent County, 1849.
Samuel Ringgold, III, writes of a ranch in California, 1851. Captain Richard S. Ringgold
reports Thomas C. Ringgold's death in a fight with Apache Indians, New Mexico, 1855.
Richard S. Ringgold, surgeon, writes from Alabama and Mississippi (55 pp.) at the close
of the Civil War, 1864-1865. Letter, December 17, 1941, from Raphael Semmes to
Thomas C. Ringgold (b. 1868). 16 items, 1849-1865, 1941.
RISTEAU PAPERS, MS.1408 Papers of the Risteau family, mainly relating to the estates
of Charles W. Risteau (d. 1842) and William M. Risteau (d. 1853). The family resided in
Baltimore County and owned Risteau's Fancy (1811 map of the property included in the
collection). Administration accounts, copies of wills. Imperfect indenture, 1824, between
Thomas C., Charles W., and Richard C. Risteau on the one part, and William M. Risteau
on the other part, all the children of John J. Risteau, deceased. 18 items, 1811, 18241862.
RITCHIE, ALBERT C. COLLECTION, MS. 1923 Three letters from Governor Ritchie
(1876-1936) to Joseph D. Mish, Maryland Judge and lawyer, about the case of Dewey
Rowland arrested for drunken driving; eleven letters from Governor Ritchie to William
Preston Lane, Jr. about paroles, a recommendation for the son of a friend, plans for
attending a Democratic Club meeting, and attempts to get the Tubize Artificial Silk
Company to locate in Hagerstown, Maryland. 14 items, 1926-33
RITCHIE PAPERS, MS.710 Scrapbooks of newspaper clippings and other material
collected by Albert Cabel Ritchie (1876-1936), relating to his public life in Maryland and
national politics, 1915-1936. Notebooks, diaries. Notes for speeches and printed reports.
Some material on his early life, and items concerning his father, judge Albert Ritchie. 63
boxes, 1915-1936.
RITTER LETTERBOOK, MS.1050 Volume containing official reports, muster rolls,
letters, and special orders pertaining to the 3rd Battery of Maryland Artillery, C. S. A.,
Captain Wil- liam L. Ritter of Baltimore commanding. Many are addressed to John B.
Rowan, 3rd Captain of the 3rd Maryland Artillery, killed at Nashville, Tennessee, 1864. 1
vol., 1861-1865.
RITTER PAPERS, MS.695 Records of Captain William L. Ritter (1835-1927), 3rd
Maryland Artillery, C. S. A., and last surviving commander of a Maryland Civil War
unit. Include certificates of membership in the Order of the Golden Chain, Order of
Masons, Society of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States. Scrap- book on the
history of the 3rd Maryland Artillery. Masonic book. Diary of Captain Ritter, 1861-1865,
and clippings referring to him. Letters and data on Captain John B. Rowan (1834-1864)
of the 3rd Maryland Artillery. Correspondence of Ritter with the Maryland Historical
Society pertaining to gifts from him. Family photographs. Civil War memorabilia.
Miscel- laneous family material. 1 box, 1765-1926.
ROBBINS COPYBOOKS, MS.1628 MS. school copybooks of Lot Robbins, with
arithmetical examples. 3 vols., 1839.
ROBERTS ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.824 Collection of account books, 1879-1883, 1889,
1893-1894, and a physician's visiting list for 1865, giving names of patients and
payments. The doctor concerned is Dr. Thomas H. Roberts of Churchville, Harford
County, Maryland. Also included in the collection are ten pages from a doctor's account
book for 1821-1824, no name given. 5 vols., 1821-1894.
ROBERTS ALBUM, MS.696 Album of verse collected by Mary E. Roberts, later Mrs.
William F. Lucas. Entries are by numerous female friends. 1 vol., c. 1841-1849.
ROBERTS, REV. GEORGE C. M. RECORD BOOK, MS. 1801 Records of baptisms,
1834-68, and marriages, 1828-67, performed by this Methodist elder (1806-1870) in
Baltimore. 1 vol., 1828-68
ROBERTS RECORD BOOK, MS.1472 Records of visits and charges made by Dr.
Roberts (no further identification), of Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland. 1 vol., 1890.
ROBERTS SCRAPBOOK, MS.697 Newspaper clippings collected by Miss Hattie C.
Roberts, mainly concerning religious events. Include articles and pictures on the laying
of the cornerstone of The Cathedral of St. John the Divine; clippings on clergymen, the
funeral of Queen Victoria, obituaries, biographical notes, and miscellanea. 1 vol., c.
1892-1908.
ROBINSON, ALEXANDER, LEDGER, MS.699 Ledger of Alexander Robinson (c.
1753-1845), Baltimore banker and businessman, includes numerous accounts, 17961845, with individuals and with the Bank of Baltimore. Show rent due and miscellaneous
financial transactions. Includes list of Robinson family with dates of birth (between
1791- 1805) and some family addresses. Occasional recipes. 1 vol., 1791-1845.
ROBINSON COLLECTION, MS.1473 Private papers of Thomas Hall Robinson (18601930). Include letters on Maryland politics from John Walter Smith, Albert C. Ritchie,
Arthur Pue Gorman, Charles J. Bonaparte, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Correspondence with
the Democratic State Central Committee. Material on legal cases handled concerning
Pennsylvania Railroad; Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad; Pennsylvania,
Baltimore, & Washington Railroad; Havre de Grace and Perryville Bridge Company.
Letters received from constituents. House- hold bills and receipts. Briefs of cases
handled. Legal material on Aberdeen Proving Ground. Items on activities of Robinson in
World War I. 34 vols. of letters, 1895-1920, concerning legal cases, settlements of
estates, fees, business transactions. 34 vols. and 16 boxes, 1880-1930.
ROBINSON, CONWAY PAPERS, MS. 2099 Richmond and later Washington, D.C.
attorney (1780-1880): correspondence on business and personal topics discussing
engagements, weddings, university study, births, illnesses and deaths, debts, accounts,
lawsuits, property purchases, and shares of railroad and bank stock; legal papers with
deeds, agreements, wills, and documents relating to inherited shares of the North
American Land Company; financial records such as accounts between Robinson and
Leigh regarding the latter's agricultural management of the former's property, promissory
notes, and receipts for debt payments, insurance, and rent. 200 items, 1774-1921
ROCKBURN PAPERS, MS.1409 Small collection of schoolboy compositions written at
Rockburn, Anne Arundel County, 1840-1842, apparently for Daniel Murray. Various
subjects including poetry, painting, science. Names of students include G. C. Morris,
Richard T. Goldsborough, Amelius Steele, Francis K. Howard, H. H. Key, Edward
Lloyd, D. Thomas, Charles P. Key. 24 items, 1840-1842.
RODGERS ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1055 Bank book, 1832-1836, of John Rodgers on
account of the Glass House Works (no details known); account is with the Washington
Office of the Bank of the United States. Shows receipts, and payments to individuals and
for commodities. 1 vol., 1832-1836.
RODGERS-ARCHER CORRESPONDENCE, MS.1599 Series of letters from Robert S.
Rodgers of Kansas City, Missouri, to Dr. George Archer concerning attempts to trace
Rodgers's family history in Harford County, Maryland. Much information on various
members of the family descended from Colonel John Rodgers of Harford County, a
Revolu- tionary soldier. Completed form of the Harford County Historical Society, c.
1880s, concerning the family details of Robert Smith Rodgers (b. 1809), the father of
Robert S. Rodgers of Kansas City. 17 items, 1894-1901.
RODGERS FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1665 Correspondence mostly between Emmeline
Rodgers of "Sion Hills," Harford County and Susan Rodgers Malter: general family news
such as visits, recent deaths, and weddings; an 1820 letter from William S. Christie to his
sister Cordelia Christie Rodgers describing the fitting out for sea of a New York frigate;
the will and inventory of Alphonse Malter (d. 1827). 7 items, 1808-40
RODGERS PAPERS, MS.1410 Business papers of Admiral John Augustus Rodgers,
U.S.N., while in the Far East, 1872-1875. Rodgers family grants to lands in Georgia,
1794. Colonel Robert S. Rodgers's muster rolls for field and staff of Company A, 2nd
Regiment Maryland Infantry, 1864. 30 items, 1794-1875.
RODNEY AND COCHRAN FAMILY PAPERS, MS.1411 Small collection of legal
papers relating to land in Cecil County owned by the Rodney and Cochran families.
Executors' reports, correspondence with Internal Revenue. Individuals mentioned include
John P. Cochran, John H. Rodney. 6 items, 1720-1900.
ROGERS-BUTLER PAPERS, MS. 1787 Records of land of the families near Baltimore;
genealogy of the families mainly collected by Charles B. Rogers (1849-1926); letters of
the Rogers family, 1843-1926, including correspondence concerning the death of Samuel
B. Rogers in the Civil War in 1864; papers relating to the Cockey family, 1844-63; letters
of the Butter family, 1794-192 1, including material on "Lystra Springs," owned by
Charles B. Rogers. 5 boxes, 1794-1926
ROGERS, HENRY W., ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.1107 Account book of the estate of
Philip Rogers, kept by his grandson, Henry Woodward Rogers (1830-1901), trustee,
1860-1873. Four account books, 1866-1877, of the real estate business of Henry W.
Rogers. Memoranda book, 1892, of Henry W. Rogers, showing appointments, clients,
real estate handled, opinions on certain cases. 6 vols., 1860-1892.
ROGERS JOURNALS, MS.701 Vol. 1 is an account (damaged) of the voyages of James
Lloyd Rogers (1827-1870) on the ship Stephen Lurman, Captain J. A. Conkling, from
May, 1846, sailing to the Far East; also a subsequent voyage on the Powhatan, returning
on the Lexington. The account is written under the name of James L. Rogers and that of
"Harry Greenwood; the Wanderer,' presumably a nom de plume used by Rogers. Vol. 2
has part of two drafts of the first voyage, apparently copies, with some alterations, from
vol. 1, signed and dated several times in 1846, and January 4, 1847 ('Homeward Bound').
A list of American officials in the east is included. Rogers's second voyage was made in
1854-1856. 2 vols., 1846-1856.
ROGERS, NICHOLAS, SCRAPBOOK, MS.1494 Volume of newspaper clippings,
editorials, items on political events and local occurrences, printed extracts of letters from
George Washington, and miscellaneous material. Volume was compiled by Colonel
Nicholas Rogers (1753-1822) and includes his comments on some items. 1 vol., 18161819.
ROGERS NOTEBOOKS, MS.700 Students notebooks kept by A. M. Rogers (no details
known), with notes on religion, literature, and other subjects. Nothing pertaining to
Maryland. 6 vols., c. 1850-1865.
ROGERS, ROBERT LYON PAPERS, MS. 1811 Letters written to Robert Lyon Rogers
(1825-1909), mostly by William D. Latimer, captain of the United States frigate
Cumberland: instructions to Rogers on board the Cumberland regarding the proper
packing, shipping, and disposal of Latimer's personal property, 1851; other letters to and
from both Rogers and Latimer written on board the Cumberland, expressing thanks and
noting the course of the ship; affidavit of J. Hollins McBlair in the case of Capt. William
K. Latimer against the Adams Express Company, 1852; copy of Latimer's account with
Rogers, 1851; and list of ports of arrival and departure for U. S. F. Cumberland. 1 box,
1849-65
ROSS ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.1045 Record of house rentals kept by Adam Ross,
Baltimore grocer, 1841-1854, involving numerous properties. Similar volume for 18481855. Miscellaneous accounts, including payments for wheat, corn, tobacco, and wages,
1880-1890. 2 vols., 1841-1854, 1848-1890.
ROSS, CHARLES H. AND COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 2196 Wholesale liquor dealer
of Baltimore: trademark registration papers; partnership and incorporation papers;
workmen's compensation claims; income tax records; court cases; land purchases and
deeds. 2 boxes, 1878-1921
ROSS & RICE ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.702 Daybook, 1830-1836, of Benjamin C. Ross
and Henry D. Rice, Baltimore lottery and exchange brokers, showing sales and receipts
of lottery tickets, especially those for the Maryland State Lottery. 1 vol., 1830-1836.
ROSS, JOHN, ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.729 Account book kept by John Ross (16961766), from 1735. Ross was Clerk to the Council of Maryland, Mayor of Annapolis, and
Naval Officer of the Patuxent. The volume includes accounts with "High Sheriffs" of the
various counties of Maryland, "The Publick,' and Dr. Upton Scott. In 1764 the
handwriting changes, but later keeper of the accounts has not been identified. 1 vol.,
1735-1771.
ROST, IDA S., COLLECTION, MS.1488 Collection of poems, both MS. and printed, by
Miss Ida S. Rost. School certificates and scrapbook honoring Dr. J. M. T. Finney. Letters
of appreciation from Baltimoreans to whom she sent copies of her poems, 1928-1949. 60
items, 1928-1949.
ROST, IDA S. SCRAPBOOK, MS. 1703 Typescript poems (some published) by Rost,
a Baltimore poet (1880- 1966) and newspaper clippings about her poetry. 1 vol., 1931-58.
ROUND HILL SCHOOL PAPERS, MS. 1109 Collection of items concerning Round
Hill School, Northampton, Massachusetts. Mainly letters from family and friends to
Frederick W. Brune, Jr. (1813-1879) and John Brune (1814-1864) of Baltimore, who
were students at the school, 1827-1829. Outline of Round Hill School. List of students in
attendance. Letter of February 1828, describes a duel at Bladensburg between two
Baltimore residents. 16 items, 1827-1829.
ROWLAND ACCOUNT BOOKS AND NOTEBOOK, MS.703 Account books of
Samuel Rowland (1780-1864), merchant of Port Deposit, and of his son, Dr. William B.
Rowland (1811-1885), of Rowlandsville, Maryland. Vols. 1-6, account books of Dr.
Rowland with entries on his patients, 1834-1883. Vols. 7, 7.1-9, accounts of Samuel
Ilowland's general supply business at Port Deposit, 1797-1831. Vol. 10, last will and
testament, and account of the settlement of the estate of Joseph Thornburgh, 1820- 1833.
Final volume, unnumbered, is a medical notebook of Dr. Rowland, 1839. 12 vols., 17971883.
ROWLAND COLLECTION, MS.1626 Papers of William G. Harrison (father of Mrs.
Henrietta [Harrison] Row- land), include material on property at Whetstone Point, lists of
tenants and rents, draft of his will (n. d.), (10 items). Material of the Rowland family
(Professor Henry A. Rowland, Mrs. Rowland, Miss Harriette Row- land), includes
announcements and invitations to civic and social functions in Baltimore, 1885-1945,
some of political or charitable significance; social notes, postcards, receipts (c. 40 items).
Two letters from Mrs. Helen Sale Hill to Mrs. Rowland, 1916, describing conditions in
England during World War 1. 53 items, 1873-1945.
ROWLAND-HARRISON PAPERS, MS.1068 Letters to Henrietta [Harrison] Rowland;
some written to her while she was at St. Timothy's School in Maryland; others from
correspondents in France during World War I and from a nephew in England during and
after World War II. Also in the collection are materials relating to Henry A. Rowland,
Jr.'s attendance at the Sorbonne in World War I, material on St. Timothy's School, calling
cards, a cookbook of Miss Helen Davidge (mother of Henrietta Rowland), dated 1844,
and miscellaneous family correspondence. 2 boxes, 1844-1950.
ROWLAND, HENRIETTA H. PAPERS, MS. 2072 Undated letters to Henrietta H.
Rowland (1865-1950), mostly invitations to social functions in Baltimore. 5 items, ca.
1890.
ROWLAND, HENRY A., PAPERS, MS.1094 Miscellaneous invitations to dinners,
dances, weddings, lectures, the Bach- elors Cotillon, and other functions, issued to
Professor Henry A. Rowland (c. 1868-1901), Henrietta [Harrison] Rowland (1865-1950),
and Davidge H. Rowland. Greeting cards, n. d. 1 box, 1877-1935.
ROWLAND PAPERS, MS.1412 Land papers of the Rowland and Sappington families of
Cecil County, Maryland, covering 1736-1875. Material of Dr. John K. Sappington (17911868), includes deeds to land in various parts of Maryland, lectures given at the Maryland
Institute, 1829-1837, and lecture given to the Medical Society of Harford County,
February, 1867. Passbook of William B. Row- land (1811-1885) as Treasurer of the
trustees of the West Nottingham Academy, 1852-1864. Indentures, legal documents,
business papers, 1727- 1834. c. 250 items, 1727-1875.
ROYAL ARCANUM OF MARYLAND RECORD BOOKS, MS.707 Vols. 1-4, minutes
of the Carrollton Council, Royal Arcanum of Maryland, and record of attendance of
officers, 1911-1924. Vols. 5-6, Treasurees accounts, Montebello Council, 1908-1921. 6
vols., 1908-1924.
RUMSEY, JOHN B., ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1545 Accounts of John B. Rumsey,
keeper of a general store in Frankville, Wis- consin, for 1863-1865, show the rising
prices during the Civil War period. Also included on loose slips of paper are 21 recipes
from the same period up to about 1900. 1 vol. and 21 items, 1863-c. 1900.
RUSSELL, ANN MEMORANDUM BOOK, MS. 2057 Cecil County resident (ca. 17781830): weather; personal health; social affairs; household chores; management of the
farm; references to the Sewall and Thomas families. 1 vol., 1822-30
RUSSELL CIVIL WAR MAPS, MS.673 Collection of 257 Civil War maps made by
Robert E. Lee Russell (1878- 1953), Baltimore business man. Include maps of the second
Manassas [Bun Run] Campaign, August 17-September 1, 1862 (55 items). Maps of the
Maryland Campaign, September 5-20, 1862 (30 items). Maps and photostats relating to
the Battle of the Wilderness, May 5-6, 1864 (26 items.) Maps with photostats of the
Battle of Spotsylvania, May 8-21, 1864 (32 items). Maps of the retreat from Petersburg,
April 2-9, 1865 (32 items.) Maps of the Battle of North Anna, May 21-26, 1864 (12
items.) 257 items, 20th century. Entire collection moved to the Prints & Photographs
RUSSELL, WILLIAM LEDGER, MS. 1989 Maryland merchant involved in the West
Indian and grain trades: transactions with London and Glasgow merchants and with his
Baltimore partner, Matthew Ridley; notations for servants, house construction, loans,
mortgages, food, liquor, furniture, and horses; mentions of Charles Carroll of Carrollton,
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, and Abraham Van Bibber. 1 vol., 1774-83
RUTH, FREDERICK S. PAPERS, MS. 1910 journal of the estate of Frederick S. Ruth
(ca. 1884-1932), 1932-36, with items relating to his personal finances and the numerous
corporations he headed-F.S. Ruth and Company, Mountain Lake Corporation, Whippoorwill Corporation, Indian River Islands Corporation, and Fisher Is- lands Corporation;
roll book of the City Court Law Club including a list of members and attendance record,
1886-87; commonplace book of Susie H. Atkins Ross, 1876-1914. 3 vols., 1876-1936
RUTH, JOHN C. PAPERS, MS. 2154 Records of the Farmers Inspection Club of
Corsica Neck in Queen Anne Is County, ca. 1848-50, including the club's constitution,
inspection records about cultivation and management techniques, and letter from John C.
Ruth (1776-1869) on practical versus scientific farming; papers of John Nycum and Son,
commission merchants at Rays Hill, Pennsylvania, including orders, often from
merchants in Baltimore, 1855-67; orders directed to Philip Weisel and E. L. Anderson,
spring water merchants of Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania, 1841-49; a few bills, a letter,
and a contract relating to the personal affairs of John C. Ruth and Thomas D. C. Ruth,
1849-64; accounts pertaining to Louisa Brown, 1857-60, and the estate of Ann Nichols. 1
box,1841-67.
RUTH SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR SCRAPBOOK, MS.962 Newspaper clippings
covering the events of the Spanish-American War and the death of President McKinley,
kept by Thomas de Coursey Ruth. 1 vol., 1898-1902.
RUTLAND, THOMAS, LETTERBOOK, MS.986 Photostatic copies of original letters of
Thomas Rutland, Annapolis merchant, concerning his attempts to raise money to pay off
his creditors. Correspondents include George Mason, Luther Martin, Charles Carroll of
Carrollton. 1 vol., 1787-1789.
RUTLAND, THOMAS LETTERBOOK, MS. 1726 Annapolis merchant: corn, iron,
tobacco, slave shipping between An- napolis and the West Indies and London. Main
correspondents include Gabriel Duvall, Robert Ferguson, Henry Gaither, Walter
McPherson, James King, Joseph Marbury, James Bagues, Charles Ridgley of Hamp- ton,
George Mason, and Nicholas Goldsborough. 1 vol., 1784-87.
RUTTER AND ETTING ACCOUNT BOOK, MS. 2193 Baltimore firm involved in
shipping to and from the Carribbean: rum; coffee; and sugar. 1 vol., 1796-1802.
SACHS, JR., HARRY M,. MANUSCRIPT, MS.1955 Manuscript of Sachs's (ca. 191477) textbook, Poe's Pleading and Practice, 6th ed. (Charlottesville, Virginia: Michie Co.,
1970); first five editions published under the title Common Law Pleading and Practice in
Maryland. 7 boxes, ca. 1970
SADTLER AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, MS. 2326 Scrapbook of autographs collected
by Rosabelle Sadtler, Dr. C. E. Sadder, and Dr. T. R. Slicer: signatures include Woodrow
Wilson, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Gov. Edwin
Warfield, Mayor James H. Preston, W. D. Howells, Rudyard Kipling. 1 vol., ca. 18901912
SADTLER AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, MS. 2247 Autographs of literary,
ecclesiastical, political, and military figures collected by Dr. T. R. Slicer, Charles E.
Sadder (b. 1851), and Mrs. Rosabella Sadder: autographs of Rudyard Kipling, Theodore
Roosevelt, Booker T. Washington, George Dewey, J. R. Randall, Woodrow Wilson,
William H. Taft. 150 items, 1895-1915
SADTLER, PHILIP B., PAPERS, MS. 1701 Baltimore jeweler and German immigrant
(1771-1860): Baltimore and Reisterstown Turnpike stock, 1806; petition related to
Bremen trade, 1807; records of the Baltimore Yagers including rosters and orders, 181219. 18 items, 1804-58
SAILMAKERS AND SHIPBUILDEWS MEASUREMENT BOOKS, MS.1542 21
account and measurement books kept by Albert H. Brown, sailmaker at Deal Island,
Maryland, between the years 1897 and 1939. Account and memoranda book of Joseph
Sauerboof, shipbuilder of Cambridge, Mary- land for the year 1885. Three notebooks of
David Pritchard of Oxford, sailmaker, showing sketches of sails and giving
measurements, n. d. 25 vols., 1885, 1897-1939, and n. d.
ST. COLUMBA LODGE MINUTE BOOK, MS.719 Minutes of meetings of St.
Columba Lodge of Masons, Port Tobacco and La Plata, Maryland. 1 vol., 1869-1904.
SAINT COLUMBA LODGE CREDIT BOOK, MS. 719.1 List of members, dues paid,
and expenses of this lodge in Port Tobacco and La Plata, Maryland. 1 vol., 1869-82
SAINT GEORGE'S SOCIETY OF BALTIMORE RECORDS, MS. 1881 Organization
founded originally to aid indigent natives of England, Wales, and the British colonies:
minutes, 1866-84, 1890-91, 1908-64; cashbooks, 1890-98, 1901-64; account book, 190919. 4 boxes, 1866-1964
ST. JAMES'S PARISH RECORD BOOK, MS.720 Record of marriages (1787-1814) and
births and christenings (1783-1815) performed by Rev. John Coleman, rector of this
Baltimore County parish. 1 vol., 1783-1815.
SAINT JOHN'S INDEPENDENT METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH. BOARD
OF BENEFICENCE, MS. 1760 Board of Beneficence of this Baltimore church,
organized for the purpose of charitable work. Boxes I and 2: minutes of board meetings,
1874-1939. Box 3: financial records of land, loans, estates, and rents, 1846-1942. Box 4:
record book listing board members, 1874-191 1; record of attendance of board members,
1874-1912; record of investments, 1874-191 1; record of money appropriated to general
expenses and special projects; letters, communications, reports, resolutions, and motions
of the board, 1874- 1909; record of money appropriated to various individuals,
institutions, and associations, 1874-191 1. Box 5: cashbooks, 1900-22. Box 6: cashbooks, 1928-41; record of house and ground rents, 1918-32. Box 7: cashbook, 1922-28;
journal listing donations, tax payments, insurance payments, office expenses,
appropriations, emergency relief money paid, 1936-41. Boxes 8 and 9: ledgers with list of
corporators of the board, salaries, repairs and improvements on dwellings and
warehouses, bank accounts, mortgages, ground rents, 1893-1903 and 1909-20. Box 10:
check stubs, 1941-44; index to ground rents recorded in ledgers and account books. Box I
1: reports of the treasurer with cancelled checks and receipts, 1942-44; deeds, mortgages,
leases, and insurance titles, 1826-1904. Box 12: reports of the treasurer, 1942-44; deeds
and mortgages, 1802-1908. Box 13: reports of the treasurer, bank statements, checks and
receipts, 1942-45. 13 boxes, 1802-1945.
ST. MARYS CIRCUIT RECORD BOOKS, MS.722 Vols. 1-2, minutes of the quarterly
conferences of St. Mary's Circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Southern
Maryland, with reports on progress, 1859-1889, 1890-1908. Vol. 2 also contains a
history of Methodism in St. Mary's Circuit. Vols. 3-4, rolls of church membership, 18971920, including record of pastors, official members. 4 vols., 1859-1920.
ST. MARYS COUNTY PHYSICIAN'S ACCOUNTS, MS.1044 Account book of an
unidentified doctor in St. Mary's County, 1779-1783. At a later period a number of pages
have been filled with an essay on religious history by an unidentified writer. Signature
"H. A. Ford' which does not resemble either of the other two hands occurs on flyleaf. 1
vol., 1779-1783, and n. d.
ST. MARYS COUNTY SURVEY RECORD BOOK, MS.721 Negative photostatic copy
of survey book of George Bennett Dent (b. 1833), surveyor for St. Mary's County,
Maryland. 1 vol., 1874-1892.
SAINT MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH SCRAPBOOKS, MS. 1738 History of Saint
Mary's Episcopal Church in Emmorton, Harford County, compiled by Alice Helena
Wilson and Berthenia Pue Crocker; newspaper clippings; photographs; a few letters.
Most of the material concerns the Rev. William Francis Brand (1814-1907), rector, 18481907. 1 vol., 1848-1963.
SAINT MARY'S STAR OF THE SEA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
COLLECTION, MS. 2246 Letters, newspaper clippings, and other papers related to Saint
Mary's Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church located in Baltimore: correspondence,
1912-15, about the construction of a new school building; report on the history of the
church; lists of members who went into the ministry, members who died in wars, and the
priests who served Saint Mary's; volumes of the church newsletter; scrapbooks of
newspaper clippings about the activities of the church. 52 items, 1896-1919
SAINT-MEMIN COLLECTION CORRESPONDENCE, MS.718.1 Fifteen letters
concerning collection of Saint-Me'min prints and four inventories (some with
description) of extant Saint-M6min engravings and paintings, mostly of famous historical
characters. The letters are mainly addressed to Miss Elizabeth Clark (donor of the
collection) and to James W. Foster of the Maryland Historical Society. 19 items, 19461947.
SAINT-MEMIN PORTRAIT ENGRAVINGS, MS.718 Engravings of Maryland
personalities and others, 1793-1815, by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Me'min
(1770-1852). Materials relating to the exhibition of these engravings at the Maryland
Historical Society, 1947. Correspondence, c. 1900-1910, of Miss Elizabeth Clark,
collector of the engravings, and various people possessing examples of Saint-Me'min's
work. Correspondence with Corcoran Gallery, Washington, D. C., owners of SaintMemin material. 5 boxes, 1793-1815, 1899-1947.
ST. PAUL'S METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH RECORDS, MS.1243 Record book,
1879-1887, of St. Paurl Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore. Robert Hawkins,
Richard Lane, and James Thomas were pastors. Volume contains records of probationers,
baptisms, Sunday School classes, "Members in full connection," official membership,
marriages. At the back of the volume (unbound) are many marriage licenses, 1914-1924.
1 Vol., 1879-1887, 1914-1924.
SAINT PAUL'S PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH RECORDS, MS. 1727
Baltimore church: registers of births, baptisms, marriages and deaths, 1710-1935 (these
records are restricted to typescript copies in the Society's library); pew rents, 1769-92;
test book with vestrymen's names, 1785- 1836; accounts, 1798-1811; miscellaneous
loans, 1819; vestry minutes, 1777and 1878-1931; vestry letterbook, 1903-04; records of
vestry elections, 1906; records of services, 1904-23. 12 boxes, 1710-1935
ST. PETERS PARISH RECORDS, MS.1075 Typed copy of the register of births,
baptisms, and marriages at St. Peter's Parish, Montgomery County, 1797-1854, made by
Mrs. A. W. Burus. 1 Vol., 1797-1854.
SAINT STEPHAN'S PARISH RECORDS, MS. 1961 Cecil County Episcopal parish:
lists of births, marriages, and baptisms, 1717-1804, 1853-60, and 1869-1905; vestry
minutes, 1693-1726 and 1805-1913. 3 boxes, 1693-1913
ST. THOMAS'S PARISH POLL BOOK, MS.838 Volume containing list of those taxed
both for support of the church and for county taxes, at St. Thomas's Church, Baltimore
County. 1 vol., 1763-1771.
SAINT TIMOTHY'S SCHOOL RECORDS, MS. 2299 Correspondence, financial
statements, proxy authorizations, meeting reports, notices, and resolutions about the
school's decision to increase its capital stock and subsequent subscription purchases;
letter of resignation from Benjamin Whitely, president of the board of directors, and the
board's acceptance of it; account statements and treasurer's reports; rent agreement
endorsed by secretary G. W. Lurman. 58 items, 1883-92
SALUTE SCRAPBOOKS, MS. 2419 Scrapbooks of a humorous newsletter for
Baltimoreans in the armed forces compiled by Nelson T. Offut (1911-78). 2 vols., 194248
SANDERS COLLECTION, MS.724 Collection of ledgers, order books, daybooks, and
accounts of Israel Griffith (1799-1875), Baltimore merchant trading in clothing and
fabrics. Envelope of miscellaneous bills, receipts, and copies of legal documents,
including deeds of sale. Collection named for donor, William Sanders, of Linthicum,
Maryland. 6 vols. and 1 pkg., 1824-c. 1878.
SAPPINGTON NOTEBOOKS, MS.730 Medical notes of Dr. John K. Sappington (17911868) while a student at the University of Maryland. 3 vols., 1816. SAVAGEDASHIELL ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.725 First part of this volume is a ledger of Joseph
Savage, Somerset County merchant dealing mainly in fabrics, 1812-1813. Latter part of
ledger has similar entries, made by John J. Dashiell (1808-1865), 1844-1849, with a long
statement of his accounts with Dr. Cadmus Dashiell (1813-1898), which "are involved in
some difficulty and intricacy and obscurity." 2 vols., 1812-1813, 1844-1849.
SCARBOROUGH PAPERS, MS.708 Typescripts and notes for articles on aspects of
Maryland and Virginia history by Miss Katherine Scarborough (1900-1960). Clippings
from local newspapers with articles on Chesapeake Bay, etc., mainly by Miss
Scarborough. 2 boxes, c. 1930-1960.
SCHAD, ANDREW, PAPERS, MS.1566 Small collection of personal and business
papers of Andrew Schad, musician of Georgetown, D. C. Include two copies of
specifications for building a house in Georgetown with receipted bills for the work done,
1857. Two letters of recommendation-one from fellow professors of music and one from
the rector of Christ Church, Georgetown, dated 1859, 1865. Receipt for the purchase of a
female slave, Mary, for $225 from B. W. Beall in 1855. 9 items, 1850-1865.
SCHAEFER, WILLIAM DONALD, COLLECTION, MS. 2441 Remarks of William
Donald Schaefer (b. 1921), mayor of Baltimore, made during Bicentennial celebration at
Fort McHenry, City Hall, Christ Lutheran Church, Old Saint Paul's Cemetery. 8 items,
1976
SCHAPIRO FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2320 S. Schapiro and Sons, Baltimore rag dealers
and leaders in the recycling industry: journal of general expenses, 1921-27; ledger of
accounts and inventories, 1918-27; correspondence (1960-77) of Bernard Schapiro (b. ca.
1899) about the family history and related matters; miscellaneous articles and papers
concerning Bernard Schapiro's long career. 38 items, 1918-77
SCHARF ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.732 Daybook of Thomas G. Scharf & Son (Thomas
G. Scharf, 1816-1886), Baltimore lumber merchants, showing transactions in shingles,
posts, rails, scantling, and other items. 1 vol., 1861-1865.
SCHARF PAPERS, MS.1999 Large collection of miscellaneous materials prepared and
collected by John Thomas Scharf for his works on the history of Maryland. The
collection mainly consists of original documents, correspondence, broadsides, legal
papers, land, financial, and military papers, account books) lists, etc. 1. Land Office
Papers, 1723-1875. Colonial leases, rent rolls of the various counties of Maryland, titling
books. Receipt book, 1773, dockets, 1778-1782, land grants. Material on confiscated
British property, deeds, bonds, wills, settlements of estates, etc. Account books from the
Treasurer's Office, lists of land owners in Maryland (various dates). Group of notes taken
by Scharf concerning dead towns in Mary- land, including material on Joppa, with plat
and original entry book of the settlers of Joppa. 2. Maryland Financial Papers, 17341884. Continental Loan Office papers, bonds, 1721-1789, writings of consent, tax lists,
correspondence of Thomas and Benjamin Harwood, Treasurers of Maryland. Books of
seals and taxes, 1823-1851. Papers relating to the Internal Revenue of Maryland.
Numerous bills and receipts paid by and owed to the State of Maryland by the United
States and others. 3. Maryland Court Records, 1747-1870. Cases tried before the
Chancery Court, extracts, Western and Eastern Shore judgments, Principio Company
material, Washington claims, amerce- ments, petitions for remission of fines, sentences,
etc. Probate Court records, ordinary and tavern licenses, French spoliation claims. Correspondence between lawyers on cases, legal opinions. Large number of letters to Louis
Gassaway, court clerk. Letters to the Chancellor and others. Lists of records of the
Prerogative Court, 1635-1777. 4. Maryland Military and Naval Papers, 1747-1865. Oaths
of Allegiance; lighthouse returns; returns of Naval Officers; shipping notes, 1747-1796;
muster and payrolls of barges. Lists of Maryland soldiers; register of Maryland troops
discharged at Frederick, 1783; list of deserters, Harford County, 1780; accounts for
quartering soldiers. journal of ship, Defence. Material on share of Maryland in the War of
1812, including private letters, records of Maryland privateers in South America; papers
of General William Winder. Financial material (deployment of supplies and food).
Copies of military items from newspapers. c. 5,000 documents, reports, and letters of the
Civil War. Include Maryland campaign records, political material. Papers on the 6th
Massachusetts Regiment incident, April 19, 1861. 5. Miscellaneous Maryland Historical
Records. Acts of Council, letters written by the Council. Letters to the Governors of
Maryland on various subjects-petitions, personal items, finances, administration, and
policy. Newspapers of Baltimore. Records of the Council of Safety, 1776. Description of
the Whig mobbing of William Goddard, 1777, for an attack on George Washington in his
paper, the Maryland Journal. A list of members of the General Assembly and the
Governoes Council from the first settlement. Non-importation agreement of Baltimore
merchants, June 22, 1769. Papers relating to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, the
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, and other public works. Commissions, recommendation
petitions for civil positions. Papers of various individuals, including Daniel Dulany,
Jeremiah T. Chase, Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Biographical dictionary entries (MS.).
Posters of sales, election material, census returns, acts of the General Assembly. Notes on
mobs, riots, and strikes. Report of the Town Watch in Baltimore, 1788. Material on
public works, roads, tobacco warehouses. Diplomatic correspondence relating to French
vessels, 1777-1786. Transactions of the Governor and Council, 1777- 1786. Original MS.
of E. Vallette, Deputy Commissioner for Maryland, 1774. Correspondence of Scharf with
Jefferson Davis concerning Scharfs intention of writing a biography of Davis.
Correspondence of Scharf with various historians on his books, notably with Thomas
Westcott on Historical Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia, 1877. Miscellaneous
material relating to states other than Maryland is included in this collection, especially
Philadelphia items (licenses to run taverns are Dardcularly numerous). 7 filing cabinets,
32 boxes, 17th-19th centuries.
SCHIRM SCRAPBOOK, MS.712 Collection of miscellaneous newspaper clippings
made by Charles Schirm (1864-1918). 1 vol., 1885-1896.
SCHECTER, LOUIS E., PAPERS, MS. 2071 Jewish advertising executive of Baltimore:
letters to Schecter from William Cabell Bruce, Samuel H. Hoffberger, William Preston
Lane, and Millard E. Tydings about fund raising for political campaigns; copies of
speeches and several other documents related to Schecter's work to secure the ratification
of the Genocide Convention. 12 items, 1932-63
SCHECTER PAPERS, MS. 2357 Letters from Louis E. Schecter to national leaders
including Felix Frankfurter, John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Hubert H. Humphrey,
George L. Radcliffe, Archbishop Lawrence J. Shehan, Philip A. Hart, and Menachem
Begin, mostly about Israel; letters from Acting Governor Blair Lee III and Mayor
William Donald Schaefer about the Northwest express- way and urban development;
press releases and correspondence about gifts and exhibitions of art; letters of H. L.
Mencken to Mr. Schecter. Mostly photocopies; permission for publication must be
obtained from owner. 20 items, 1933-77
SCHNEIDEREITH LAND RECORDS, MS. 2358 Land papers pertaining to properties in
the 200 block South Sharp Street, Baltimore, belonging to C. William (1887-1976) and
Louise Schnei- dereith. 26 items, 1916-69
CARL SCHON, INC. RECORDS, MS. 1829 Business records, 1925-68, of Carl Schon,
Inc., manufacturing jeweler in Baltimore: nine boxes containing business
correspondence, invoices, circulars, and tax forms, 1927-68; one envelope of bills, 194244, of Reinhard R. Heil, manufacturingjeweler also of Baltimore; three boxes of
inventories, 1938-69; sixty-nine volumes of accounts and other record books, including
sales books (1933-68),journals (1929-33), ledgers (1925- 57), cash receipts and
disbursement books (1928, 1933-34, and 1957-65), daily record of work orders (1950-54,
1958, and 1959), three undated scrapbooks, gem record books (1936-47), "old gold"
reports (1943-51), and undated address book. 12 boxes, 69 vols., 1925-68
SCHOOLEY NOTEBOOK, MS.723 Volume of notes compiled by H. C. Schooley on
psychology lectures delivered at St. John's College, Annapolis, October, 1883, by Rev.
Dr. John McDowell Leavitt (1824-1909); baccalaureate sermon at St. john@s, 1884. 1
vol., 1883-1884.
SCHOONER NETTIE ACCOUNT BOOK, MS. 2313 Logbook of this schooner: freight
charges; wages; supplies; provisions. Microfilm only; permission for publication must be
obtained from owner. 1 reel (no. 514), 1876-92
SCHOONER ROSSIE LOGBOOK, MS. 2312 Under the command of Commodore
Joshua Barney (I 759-1818) on a cruise from Newport, Rhode Island to Baltimore,
September 15-October 22, 1812; discusses an engagement with the British packet,
Princess Amelia. Microfilm only; original in the Dreer Collection of the Historical
Society of Pennsylvania. 1 reel (no. 555), 1812
SCHOULER DIARIES, MS.713 Diaries of Rev. William Schouler (1840-1932), rector of
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church, Elkton, Maryland. Contain brief entries concerning
calls on parishioners, services, and other pastoral duties. Many references to family
affairs, books read, and everyday activities. 25 vols., 1864-1932.
SCHROEDER PAPERS, MS. 2294 Business ventures and family papers of Henry
Schroeder (1764-1839), Henry Schroeder, Jr. (1788-1870), and various partners and
business associates such as John Henry Gilliat (father-in-law of Henry, Jr.), Jacob Schley,
William Schroeder (brother of Henry, Jr.), and Charles Ghequiere (brother-in-law of
Henry, Sr.): bills, receipts, deeds, mortgages, rental agreements, and notes about financial
transactions, mostly involving real estate for the purchase and sale of stocks and bonds;
estate papers of Jacob Schley, 1828; reminiscences of Herman Heinrich Schroeder
(Henry, Sr.), 1837; genealogical information concerning the Schroeder and Livingston
families. Pedley, 1374 2 boxes, 1778-1879
SCHROEDER, HENRY, PAPERS, MS.1417 Two personal letters to Henry Schroeder
(1764-1839) from a friend, George Muller, in Havana, June and September, 1811.
Receipts from business transactions of Schroeder. Printed version of Hail Columbia in
German. Tour map made by Henry Schroeder in 1806, of Western Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Miscellaneous items relating to Schroeder. 20 items, 1810-1830.
SCOTT ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.714 Tax book for Queen Anne's County, Maryland,
kept by Solomon Scott (fl. early 19th century), showing assessments on property and
payments, 1800. No details of this Solomon Scott known. Poll book kept by Augustus
Beitzel for No. 216 Camden Ward, Baltimore, late 19th century. Newspaper clippings of
death notices are pasted over some of the entries and the volume is entitled as belonging
to Solomon Scott (presumably the collector of the clippings). This Scott lived 1855-1937.
2 vols., 1800, c. 1890-1896.
SCOTT, DANIEL, PAPERS, MS.738 Papers of Daniel Scott (1825-1900) and his father,
Otho (c. 1797-1864), Harford County lawyers. Include accounts, mortgages, and receipts
relating to many Harford County families including those of Carlile, Renkle, and
Prewitt. Typed transcript of a trial, May-June, 1897, Artemus and Annie Jenkins vs.
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad. The trial was held in the circuit court of
Harford County (Messrs. Constable and Archer for the plaintiff, and Messrs. Haines and
Robertson for the defendant). 2 boxes, c. 1830-1880.
SCOTT, DANIEL, PAPERS, MS. 2066 Business and legal correspondence: property
purchase; deeds and mortgages; bill collection for unspecified merchandise; release on
bail of a prisoner arrested on assault charges in Harford County; financial statement for
a trust. Correspondents: Daniel Scott (d. 1900); H. D. Farnandis (1817-1900); D. W.
Henning; John K. Sappington (d. 1867); Joseph M. Simmons; D. Stansbury; Coleman
Yellott (1821-70). Pedley, 1376 8 items, 1833-68 SCOTT, J., ACCOUNT BOOK,
MS.731 Account book of J. Scott, proprietor of a general store in Baltimore County,
exact location unknown. Last pages of the volume contain accounts for stone furnished
for the construction of the Washington Monument, Baltimore. 1 vol., 1811-1819.
SCOTT, TOWNSEND, LEDGERS, MS. 1766 Ledgers, mostly of rents and business,
kept by Townsend Scott (1802- 79) and his son, Rossiter Scott (1827-98), Baltimore
grocers, 1831-98. 2 vols., 1831-98
TOWNSEND SCOTT AND SONS RECORDS, MS. 1733 Baltimore stockbrokers:
ledgers, 1845-92; receipts, 1895-98; letterbook, 1872-85; stock ledgers, 1852-82;
daybooks, 1854-93; and cashbooks, 1854- 94. 12 boxes, 1845-98
SCOTT, DR. UPTON, PAPERS, MS. 1722 Letters from Francis Key (d. 1770) and his
wife to Dr. Upton Scott (1722-1814) of Anne Arundel County, 1769-72, and a few letters
to Elizabeth Key residing at the Scott home, 1777-80; all discuss family affairs. Letters
from Doctor Scott to Henry Maynadier (1768-1849) of Frederick County about the sales
of wheat, oats, and land, 1780-88. Pedley, 819, 1340 15 items, 1769-88
SEAGER, ELEMENTS OF NAVIGATION, MS.735 A treatise on the principles and
methods of navigation with diagrams and examples. Includes spherical geometry.
Compiled by Robert Seager, teacher at the Royal Mathematical School, London. 1 vol., c.
1772.
SEAMAN LOG BOOK, MS.733 Abstract log kept by W. B. Daniels on the Baltimore
clipper Seaman during her third voyage, from New York to San Francisco, Rio de
Janeiro, New Orleans, and returning to New York. Mainly contains entries on winds and
seas. 1 vol., 1852-1853.
SEARS PAPERS, MS.1418 French spoliation claims by the heirs of George Sears (d.
1800) for damage done by French vessels in wars, 1793-1800. Inventory and accounts of
the estate of George Sears, 1801-1802. 16 items, 1801-1802, 1846.
SEMANS PAPERS, MS.1419 Correspondence of R. Semans concerning the property of
Mrs. A. A. Spaight in Kent County, Maryland. 8 items, 1859-1862.
SEMMES, FRANCES C., DIARIES, MS. 1673 Baltimore resident (d. 1968): comments
on Baltimore society; Grace and Saint Peter's Episcopal Church luncheons; bridge
parties; theatre; the progress of World War 11. 6 vols., 1924, 1928, 1930-31, 1942-43
SEMMES, JOHN E., PAPERS, MS.728 Accounts of trips to Europe, 1899-1911, and to
Cuba, 1907, made by John E. Semmes (1851-1925). Correspondence of John E. Semmes
with Theo- dore Roosevelt, William Welch, Charles J. Bonaparte, Cardinal Gibbons, and
others. c. 100 items, 1898-1918.
SEMMES, JR., JOHN E., PAPERS, MS. 1854 Diary of Baltimore lawyer (1881-1967):
progress of World War 11 in Europe and the Pacific mostly based on accounts in the New
York Times and Baltimore Sun with some comments on life in Baltimore, 1944; a
Princeton University examination book containing notes by Semmes, 1898-1902. 2 vols.,
1898-1902, 1944
SENECA RIVER DUCKING CLUB LOGS, MS.734 Records pertaining to the Seneca
River Ducking Club, Montgomery County, include accounts of ducks shot, weather
conditions, social activities. Statistics on water fowl. Map of the grounds of the club. 3
vols., 1855-1868.
SEVENTH ENGINE COMPANY RECORD BOOK, MS.1151 Record book of the
Seventh Engine Company, Canton, Maryland, giving account of Byes attended, cause of
the 11res, ancl approximate clarnago. Tlc; captain of the company was William H.
Waters. 1 vol., 1906-1910.
SEVENTH REGIMENT, MARYLAND NATIONAL GUARD ROLL BOOK, MS.1587
Roll book giving the names of members of the 7th Regiment, Maryland National Guard,
and recording their attendance at drills. Letter describing the volume from W. Pagon
(donor), 1957. 1 vol. and 1 item, 1898, 1957.
SEVENTH REGIMENT RECORD BOOK, MS.739 Roll book of the Seventh Regiment,
a volunteer organization of Baltimore boys between the ages of 12 and 18, with one
junior company for younger boys. Permits for parades, letters of commendation,
resignations, and other items. The organization was commanded by J. Shober Burrows. 1
vol. and 1 pkg., 1897-1910.
SEVERE AND COMPANY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.740 Ledger of Vachel Severe and
John Randall, merchants of Annapolis. Entries relate to the sale of hardware, and to
repairs undertaken on garden tools, locks, and other items. 1 vol., 1820-1825.
SEVERN AND SOUTH RIVER CIRCUIT STEWARD'S BOOK, MS.736 Volume with
list of members, minutes of meetings of quarterly conference, receipts and collections,
and records of contributions of the Severn and South River Circuit of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. 1 vol., 1842-1868.
SEVERN EYRE JOURNAL, MS. 2255 Study of medicine in London with references to
hospitals, lectures, parks, coffee houses, theatre, other social customs and activities.
Microfilm only; location of originals unknown. 1 reel (no. 415), 1785-86
SEWALL, HENRY, PAPERS, MS.1420 Land courses, land deeds, wills, and
miscellaneous material (originals and copies), mainly relating to land in St. Mary's
County belonging to the Sewall family (Henry Sewall and others). Bulk of material is
1828-1846. 14 items, 1666-1862.
SEWALL-KEY FAMILY PAPERS, MS.1421 Legal and business papers of Robert
Sewall and the Sewall family of Prince George's and Charles Counties, Maryland. Deed
from William Thornton for a lot in Washington, D. C., 1799. Financial papers of Robert
Darnall of Prince George's County, 1757-1771. Genealogical material relating to the
Key famfly, 1865. 80 items, c. 1757-1865.
SEYMOUR PAPERS, MS.737 Letters and reports from Governor John Seymour (d.
1709) to Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland, 1707-1709. Deal with -qtate of affair-r
in Maryland, including lists of slaves imported, list of Papists, journals of the House of
Delegates, and remarks on acts passed by the General Assembly. Reports of the Council
of Maryland, 1709, with accompanying documents, to her Majesty's [Queen Anne's]
principal Secretary of State. 38 items, 1707-1709.
SHANKLIN ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.741 Accounts of a farm and general store. 'Me
name of John W. Shanklin appears most frequently in the volume, but that of E. G.
Hipsley, Towson- town, Baltimore, is also common. Their relationship to the volume is
uncertain. Included are miscellaneous notes, some of them apparently being drafts of
speeches. Last section of volume has memoranda of goods ordered by and supplied to
various customers, 1858. 1 vol., 1857-1863.
SHARP PAPERS, MS.742.1 Volumes concerning the genealogy of Hon. George
Matthews Sharp, including correspondence, notes, and printed articles pertinent to his
research. One volume contains SharVs correspondence with Kirk Brown concerning the
Thomas branch of his family. 4 vols., late 19th century-c. 1911.
SHARP SCRAPBOOKS, MS.742 Vol. 1 (labelled 18), clippings from various 19th
century newspapers, pasted over unidentified accounts, 1811. Clippings are of romantic
stories, including Betty Stevens, The Diamond Bracelet, and Lost and Won. Vol. 2
(labelled 19), miscellaneous newspaper clippings, including obituaries, lists of wheat
prices. Table of contents in front of volume. Material belonged to George Matthew Sharp
(1851-1911). 2 vols., late 19th century.
SHARP, RICHARD G., COLLECTION, MS. 2309 Papers related to the Bank of
Baltimore: letters to the board of directors, President George Salmon (d. 1807) and
cashier James Cox, 1798-1821, about various accounts, loans, debts, policies on
dividends and stocks, competition of state banks with the Bank of the United States, the
printing of bank notes; letter from President William Wilson to Albert Gallatin about the
bank's use of notes of the Bank of the United States; an opinion by Luther Martin on the
security of a mortgage, 1803; meeting minutes about the use of foreign gold, 1810;
advertising broadsides, 1815-35; technical pamphlet on the stereotype steel plate, 1806;
pamphlet on the one hundredth anniversary of the National Bank of Baltimore, 1895;
photocopies of the manumission of the slaves of Thomas Wilkins of Kent County,
Maryland, 1794-1819 and 1824. Register available. Pedley, 141, 270, 1327 32 items,
1794-1895
SHARPE PAPERS, MS.1414 Correspondence of Governor Horatio Sharpe (d. 1790),
includes letters from Cecilius Calvert (1702-1765), John Penn, Lord Loudon, Francis
Fauquier, Hugh Hammersley (d. 1789). Address from Frederick County on Sharpes
departure. 37 items, 1754-1768.
SHEPPARD ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.743 Account books kept by members of the
Sheppard family near Hancock Maryland. Include entries by Christian Sheppard, 18161822 and 1829- 1840; David Sheppard, 1855-1859; John Sheppard, 1860-1896.
Considerable data on work performed, including blacksmithing, shoemaking, farm work,
school teaching, and on goods purchased, especially quantities of grain. 2 vols., 18161896.
SHIP MODEL EXHIBITION SCRAPBOOK, MS.744 Catalogue of the Exhibition of
Models and Pictures of Ships by the Mari- time Commiffee of the Maryland HJ-Woo4eal
Rovolely. T-11sts Z_<,Jels -- J...- play, and includes clippings concerning the exhibition.
1 vol., 1924-1925.
SHIPLEY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1047 Account book of Werner Shipley, property man
at the Holliday Street Theater, Baltimore. Lists receipts and expenditures of each
performance, August 21-December 12, 1858, and brief diary of each day's events, April
12-May 26, 1858. Accounts with Joseph Parker, C. B. Bishop, P. H. Knight, and others,
August, 1861-july, 1862. Statement of salaries paid, 1865-1868. 1 vol., 1858-1868.
SHIPPEN NOTEBOOK, MS.745 Volume kept by Thomas Lee Shippen (1765-1798),
entitled The Crown Law Common Placed, with outline of legal matters, court procedure.
1 vol., 1786.
SHIPPEN PAPERS, MS.1415 Two articles written by Mrs. Rebecca Lloyd [Nicholson]
Shippen, one concerning The Star-Spangled Banner and the other on Maryland, My
Maryland. Articles undated. Copy of a letter, 1837, by Mrs. Shippen's father, James M.
Nicholson, to her grandmother, describing a 'fancy party" given by Mr. and Mrs. B.
Cohen. Article on the election and inauguration of 'Momas Jefferson by judge Joseph
Hopper Nicholson, 1801. Article on the bombardment of Fort McHenry, copied from The
Old Patriot, Sep- tember 28, 1814. 5 items, 1801-c. 1861.
SHIPS' LOGBOOKS AND PAPERS, MS.748 Log of privateer schooner Comet of
Baltimore, commanded by Captain Thomas Boyle, with accounts of voyages in the
Atlantic during the War of 1812. Lists vessels encountered at sea, engagements fought,
and prizes taken. In the back of the volume are four brief entries unrelated to the log,
dealing with the business activities of Dr. Joseph B. Stansbury, Dr. Dixon Stansbury, and
James B. Stansbury, April 21, 1837-November 5, 1838 (23 pp.). Logs of schooner Wasp,
1812, kept by James Taylor, master; Bona, 1812, kept by John Dameron, master; Kemp,
1814-1815. Letters, official papers, log extracts, and other papers of the Lawrence
(Captain Veazey). 4 vols. and 1 pkg., 1812-1815. Log of Wasp available on microfilm
(no. 583)
SHOEMAKER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1968 Papers relating chiefly to Samuel Moor
Shoemaker (1821-84) and Augusta Chambers Eccleston Shoemaker (d. 1907) of
"Burnside," Balti- more County, their son Samuel Moor Shoemaker (1861-1933) and his
wife Ellen Whitridge Shoemaker (1863-1954), and their grandson, the Rev. Samuel Moor
Shoemaker (1893-1963): Shoemaker properties; receipts; business papers concerning
the Adams Express Company, Balti- more division of the Adams White Lead Company,
and the Northern Central Railway; correspondence, mostly personal in nature and about
news of the Shoemaker, Eccleston, and Harper families, business activities, travels, and
the ministry of the Reverend Shoemaker, a Protestant Epis- copal minister and evangelist;
family wills; inventories; insurance policies; letterbook of Dinsmore and Kyle; papers of
local churches; exercise books; materials on cattle production; a few letters of U. S.
Grant, Enoch Pratt, Rutherford B. Hayes, Schuyler Colfax, and Daniel Coit Gilman.
Register available. Pedley, 9 31 boxes, 1829-1955
SHOEMAKER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1973 Baltimore County family: personal
correspondence of family members, 1838-1948; business papers relating to the Adams
Express Company, Dinsmore and Kyle Company, Walker-Gordon Company, and the
Deder Electric Company; receipts of the family, 1853-1933; records of the "Burnside"
farm, their Baltimore County estate, and cattle production there; papers about the
Shoemakers' interest in road construction and improvements in Maryland; genealogical
information about the Shoe- maker and Eccleston families. Register available. Pedley, 9
24 boxes, 1838-1948
SHOEMAKER PAPERS, MS. 1956 Family business records of Samuel Moor
Shoemaker (1821-84), his wife Augusta Chambers Eccleston Shoemaker (d. 1907), their
son Samuel Moor Shoemaker, 11 (1861-1933), and daughter-in-law, Ellen Whitridge
Shoe- maker (1863-1954): management of their estate and farm, "Burnside," in Baltimore
County including accounts of income (for milk and other products and carriage stables)
and expenses (including labor and improvements) for the farm, household, horse and
cattle-breeding, other properties (rent from grounds and houses), and investments in
stocks, bonds, certificates, and loans; account books, checkbooks, journals, ledgers,
bank account, time records for employees, and registers of stallions and breeding
records of mares and cattle; church records include accounts and attendance; Dinsmore
and Kyle records (1882-90) include a bank account and checkbook, cashbook and two
ledgers for merchandise and cash. 20 boxes and 9 vols., 1862-1952
SHOEMAKER, SAMUEL MOOR, PAPERS, MS. 1877 Baltimore businessman (182184). Correspondence: business associates (especially agents of the Adams Express
Company); political figures such as Schuyler Colfax and James A. Garfield; Shoemaker's
business ventures; family news; expressions of gratitude from recipients of gifts given by
Shoemaker; requests for favors of financial assistance; 0. Ricklefsen, manager of the
Shoemaker home ("Burnside") in Baltimore County; A. D. Keener, private secretary of
Shoemaker; Augusta Shoemaker, wife of Samuel M. Shoemaker. Business and legal
papers: checkbooks, 1867-81; bank books, 1868-79; cashbook, ledger, bills, and
cancelled checks, 1883- 84; legal disputes of Shoemaker companies (Alexandria and
Washington Railroad Company and Locke and Conway); the final execution of the will
of Ann C. Tilghman. Pedley, 9 8 boxes, 1868-87
SHEPHERD, EDWARD CLARENCE, PAPERS, MS. 2367 Student class attendance
records of Shepherd (1885-1907), teacher of English at Frederick College in Frederick,
Maryland: notations of absence; weather conditions; holidays; school and local events;
deaths. 6 vols., 1874-95
SHOEMAKER TELEGRAM COLLECTION, MS. 1877.4 Collection of telegrams
pertaining to the physical condition of President James Garfield after he was shot by an
assassin on July 2, 188 1. Telegrams to Samuel Moor Shoemaker (I 821-1884) and J. G.
A. Herring from C. P. Benedict, Schuyler Colfax, C. M. Handley, G. W. Moos, and John
L. Thomas. Photocopies only. 22 items, 1881
SHOEPPE PAPERS, MS.1416 Translation of verified copy of testimony in trial of John
F. Paul Shoeppe, former eusig@i u-i?rwsian Pioneex Battahan and student of theology,
for theft, forgery, and blackmail, in Berlin, 1861. Document from State of Maryland to
George Bancroft, U. S. Minister, to act as Commissioner to take depositions from
witnesses in the trial of Shoeppe us. W. A. Stewart and John R. Kelso, executors
representing the estate of Maria M. Stinnecke, Baltimore, Maryland, 1873. 1 vol., 1861,
1873.
SHORT, WILLIAM, LETTERS, MS.1560 Letters written by William Short to his
nephew, Greenbury Ridgely, while the latter was a law student in Litchfield, Connecticut,
and later in practice in Lexington, Kentucky. The letters give advice on study, the value
of hard work and good health, illustrated from Short's own experience. 21 items, 18161821.
SHOT TOWER SCRAPBOOK, MS.964 Volume of newspaper clippings and
correspondence concerning the design and dedication of a tablet placed on the Shot
Tower, Front and Fayette Streets, Baltimore, by the Baltimore District, Maryland
Federation of Women's Clubs. 1 vol., 1945-1946.
SHRIVER COLLECTION, MS.750 Daybooks, ledgers, cash books, and other accounts
of the Shriver family businesses at Union Mills, Carroll County, Maryland (flour milling,
saw milling, tanning, stores at Petersburgh and Big Pipe Creek) - Various volumes show
purchases of grain, sales of dry goods, foods, wines; agricultural work performed.
Andrew K. Shriver diary, 1853. Tools and housewares bought, 1851. Accounts of
money received by William Shriver as Postmaster, Union Mills, 1851-1867. Items
concerning the stone used for the Baltimore and Reisterstown Turnpike, 1851-1854.
Andrew K. Shriver diary, 1852. Mathematics book of Leonard Sayre, 1811. Shriver
family correspondence, c. 1784-1944 (20 boxes). Topics include visits of various
members of the family to Washington, D. C., court judgments. Typed material on the
trips made by George Washington through Maryland (6 vols.), and clippings concerning
the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of Washington's birth. Large collection of data
pertaining to the erection of historical markers in Maryland. c. 40 vols. and 20 boxes, c.
1784-1944.
SHRIVER FAMILY PAPERS, MS.750.1 Copy of the original agreement between
Andrew and David Shriver and John Mong for the building of Union Mills, Carroll
County, 1797. Shriver family chronicle, 1712-1876, compiled 1876 by Andrew K.
Shriver (b. 1802). Correspondence, c. 1790-1844, mainly of Andrew Shriver (17621847). Letters on land, family, and business topics. Correspondents are mainly members
of the family and include John S. Shriver (b. 1788), Joseph Shriver (b. 1806), William T.
Steiger (son-in-law), and Maria [Shriver] Steiger (c. 375 items). Receipts, memoranda.
Copies of letters of Andrew Shriver, c. 1810-1821. Election notices, notes for speeches
by Andrew Shrive.r, election results, 1792-c. 1940. M.'scAlancou.5 javtv.5 v" I"_J
aff"lKa. Letters and papers of Dr. Jacob Sowers to William S. Shriver concerning the
Carroll Academy, 1837-1842. Correspondence between Andrew Shriver and his
nephews, J. and F. Shriver, 1839. Carroll Academy letters and reports, 1840-1843.
Letters relating to the Shriver tannery, Union Mills, mainly to F. Austin Shriver, 18721877. 7 boxes, 1786-1847, 1872-1877.
SHRIVER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2085 Family of Union Mills, Maryland.
Correspondence of David Shriver, Sr. (1735-1826), Abraham Shriver (1771-1848),
Daniel Clarke, Jr., Ben- jamin Farquhar, Roger Nelson (1735-1826), Samuel Smith,
Alexander McKim, Philip B. Key, and William H. Crawford: politics in Frederick
County, 1797-1820, especially the Republican party, and the work of David Shriver (I
769-1852) on the National Road from 1808 and Joseph Shriver (1806-86) in Indiana and
Missouri, 1828-29; the Baltimore flour market, 1790s to the early nineteenth century;
trade in the Mid-Atlantic region, notably that of Philadelphia, Baltimore, Frederick, and
Westmin- ster; work on early railroads with references to Peter Cooper in 1830; banking;
the movement for the formation of Carroll County from Fred- erick County in the mid1830s; the post office at Union Mills in the early nineteenth century; education,
particularly Carroll Academy in the 1840s and 1850s; the tannery at Union Mills; and the
Civil War, with a number of letters about the nearby battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
Numerous diaries and memorandum books of family members: Andrew K. Shriver
(1802-84), 1824-29, 1832-74, and 1880-83; Henry Wirt Shriver (b. 1837), 1855, 1859,
1862-66, and 1875-81; Frederick Austin Shriver (b. 1839), 1861-62 and 1868-77; and
Louis E. Shriver, 1869, 1872-1910, and 1913-44. Subjects of these diaries include
farming, visitors to Union Mills, politics, religion, business, and recreation. Account
books of the Union Mills farm, 1840-59 and 1886-1945, and of the tannery, 1859-94. A
case book of the Frederick County Levy Court, 1820-23, completed by Abraham Shriver.
Frederick Shriver Klein, "Jeffersonians in Local Politics Along the PennsylvaniaMaryland Border," Pennsylvania History 24 (January 1957): 15-28 used this collection
extensively. Register available. Pedley, 1405-08 26 boxes, 1774-1957
SHRIVER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2085.1 James Shriver (1794-1826), a surveyor on
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, National Road, and Wabash Canal in Indiana (where he
died in 1826), and his son, Samuel S. Shriver (1822-98), a Pennsylvania businessman
and Presbyterian minister: letters of James Shriver related to his career, 1823-26, mostly
about the publication of his An Account of Surveys and Examinatiom, with Remarks and
Documents, Relative to the Projected Chesa- peake and Ohio, and Ohio and Lake Erie
Canals (Baltimore: Fielding Lucas, Jr., 1824); papers of Samuel S. Shriver reveal his
views on temperance, agriculture, business in Philadelphia in the 1850s, transportation,
industry, religion, and theology; two scrapbooks of the published writings of both James
and Samuel; several letters of David Shriver, Jr. (1 769-1852) while in Kentucky in the
1790s; politics in Frederick County in the early nineteenth century; an autobiographical
sketch of John F. Mercer covering 1793-1801 attesting to his eligibility for the Maryland
governorship. Register available. Pedley, 1405-08 2 boxes, 1794-1951
SHRIVER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2085.2 Careers of three generations of the Shriver
family-James (I 794-1826), Samuel S. (1822-98), and George M. (1868-1942): papers of
James Shriver relate to his surveying activities and include a letterbook, 1824-26, while
chief of a survey brigade for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in western Pennsylvania,
consisting mostly of letters to the Board of Internal Improve- ments; a volume of letters
from the Board of Internal Improvements to James Shriver, 1824, and his diary, 1826,
while in Indiana including pencil sketches of Fort Wayne; miscellaneous letters of James
Shriver relating to his survey work on the National Road, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
and the Wabash Canal, 1817, 1819, and 1824-26; a long letter from Joseph Shriver about
the possible routes of the National Road from Vandalia to Saint Louis, 1830; a
manuscript composed by Thomas (1780-1879) and Joseph Shriver (1806-1886) entitled
"Report Upon the Recormaisance of a Route for a Railway between Baltimore and Port
Deposit," 1832; letters of William A. Renshaw, 1844-47, to his cousin Samuel S. Shriver
about his experiences.at Pennsylvania College and the Theological Seminary in
Gettysburg, including a long description of his recent conversion experience, 1844;
miscellaneous family materials related to Samuel S. Shriver and George M. Shriver
including a series of letters between George M. Shriver of Baltimore and Wright and
Rich, New York importers, about the company's dissatisfaction with Shriver's work,
1885-86; a series of letters from George M. Shriver to his wife discussing trips to inspect
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad equipment in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Kansas, and
Missouri, 1891-92. Register available. Pedley, 1405-08 2 boxes, 1774-1894
SHRIVER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2085.3 Ledgers of David Shriver, Sr. (1735-1826),
1760-70, and Andrew Shriver (1762-1847), 1793-1800, the former active in Frederick
County and the latter in Littlestown, Pennsylvania until 1797 and then at Union Mills in
Frederick County: sales of such goods as sugar, nutmeg, wine, corn, whiskey, cloth, and
miscellaneous other dry goods. Register available. Pedley, 1405-08 2 vols., 1760-70,
1793-1800
SHRIVER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2085.4 Correspondence of the related families of
Miller, Swope, and Schley; letters to David Shriver, Sr. seeking political favors and
discussing political events on both local and national levels and commenting on roads,
the court system, banking, schools, and the military, 1789, 1794-95, 1801, and the
majority between 1805-10 when he served in the Maryland Senate; a few letters of James
Shriver (1794-1826), 1812 and 1814, apparently relating to his business dealings for his
father, Andrew Shriver (1762- 1847), James's marriage to Elizabeth Miller (1818-19), his
work with David Shriver, Jr. on the National Road (1820), his failing financial condition
and lack of steady employment, the publishing of his An Account of Surveys and
Examinations, with Remarks and Documents Relative to the Projected Chesapeake and
Ohio, and Ohio and Lake Erie Canals (Baltimore: Fielding Lucas, Jr., 1824) in 1823-24,
his efforts to obtain a civil engineering position (1824) and his work on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal (1825- 26); letters in 1829 about a canal connecting Frederick County
with the Susquehanna River; a series of letters to Jacob Shriver (I 7 79-184 1) about
politics, roads, and the Westminster Railroad; letters, 1830-33, to Abra- ham F. Shriver
from William Cost Johnson and John W. Pratt relating to Frederick County politics.
Register available. Pedley, 1405-08 3 boxes, 1764-1867
SHRIVER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2085.5 Notebook, ca. 1824-26, of James Shriver
(1794-1826) with notes on crystallizing tin, painting, varnish, mortar, agriculture, bridge
building, chemical nomenclature, soldering, metal working and two pen and ink sketches
of an apparatus for making soda water and a machine for raising water; letters from
Andrew K. Shriver (1802-1884) and Frederick Austin Shriver (b. 1839) of Union Mills,
Maryland to Henry Wirt Shriver (b. 1837) while in Philadelphia in the late 1850s
working in the shoe and leather business with comments on recreation, weather, road
construction, reading, visitors, the Union Mills tannery, and other family news; a few
letters from other family members to Henry Wirt Shriver; some miscellaneous financial
records. Register available. Pedley, 1405-08 1 box,1824-26,1855-58,1864-66,1916
SHRIVER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2085.6 Letters from George M. Shriver (1868-1942)
to James Shriver of Hoff- man's Wharf in Accomack County, Virginia, 1887-88, with
references to an attendance at Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, the YMCA, the teaching of
a photography course, a "faith cure," the prohibition of alcohol, and church activities;
correspondence resumes in 1891 and mainly concerns the marriage of George M. Shriver
to Elizabeth M. Chism; most of the remaining letters from George M. Shriver to his wife
while on business trips for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Cleveland, Chicago, Pitts-
burgh, New York, and Mississippi. Letters to their son, railroadman Charles Mayer
Shriver, his wife Ruth Lee (French) Foster Shriver, and their daughter French (Shriver)
Foster. Register available. Pedley, 1405-08 1 box,1873-1963
SHRIVER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2085.7 David Shriver, Jr. (1769-1852),
superintendent of construction of the National Road: mostly letters from William H.
Crawford, 1816-21 and 1823, concerning payments and methods of construction; a letter
of 1819 from Crawford notified Shriver of his appointment as superintendent of the
National Road west of the Monongehela River; two letters from Crawford, 1823,
attempting to persuade Shriver to accept the position of superintendent of repairs on the
National Road; letters from Andrew Stewart to Shriver about a Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal bill before Congress, 1827, and about the sale of the canal, 1843; letters to John S.
Shriver, 1812-13, 1815, 1821, 1825, 1831-32, 1840, and 1842 about the business
transactions of Samuel Smith, James Carroll, Abraham Shriver, H. A. G 'er, and William
F. Giles; a letter from James Ulyche, surveyor of public works of North Carolina, about
the employment of John S. Shriver as an engineer for the construction of roads, 1832; a
few other letters and documents from Andrew Stewart and William H. Crawford to James
(1794-1826) and Joseph Shriver (1806-86) with a letter of 1829 from Stewart advising
Joseph Shriver of the possibility of assisting him on the National Road between Union
Town and Pittsburgh; letters relating to Joseph Shriver's work as cashier of the
Cumberland Bank, 1835. Photocopies of originals at the Western Reserve Historical
Society; see Kermit J. Pike, A Guide to the Manuscripts and Archives of the Western
Reserve Historical Society (Cleveland, 1972), p. 224. Not to be reproduced without
permission of the Western Reserve Historical Society. Register available. Pedley, 140508 1 box,1812-1852
SHRIVER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2085.8 Louis E. Shriver's (1851-1945) personal
papers including two scrapbooks containing newspaper articles, many written by him, on
Shriver family marriages and documents, local Carroll County news of weather, church
activities, recreation, agriculture and business, local history and traditions, construction of
buildings and elections, 1872-1938; a letter of J. Alexis Shriver to Louis E. Shriver, 1928,
about some photographs and newspaper clippings; a letter of J. H. Adams to Louis E.
Shriver, 1922, about the rejection of an article by Shriver (Adams was editor of the
Baltimore Sun). Register available. Pedley, 1405-08 1 box,1872-1938
SHRIVER FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2085.9 Business papers of the A. K. Shriver and
Sons tannery in Union Mills, Maryland: incoming letters from merchants in Baltimore,
Philadelphia, and Derby, Connecticut concerning the sale of hides and bark to the tannery
and commenting on the quality, condition, and prices of hides; comment on the state of
the market or conditions affecting it such as a journeymen shoemakers' strike in
Philadelphia in 187 ; letter from Francis Shriver gives his opinion on the effect of B. F.
Shriver's canning factory on the tannery's insurance; bills of sale, receipts, and accounts
for hides, bark, and water pipes. Register available. Pedley, 1405-08 2 boxes, 1820-89
SHRIVER-HARLAN PAPERS, MS.1008 Correspondence of various members of the
Harlan family on personal and business subjects. Bulk of material relates to Jeremiah
Harlan (1762-1838), and his sons, Henry Stump Harlan (b. 1801), David Harlan (18091893), Reuben Stump Harlan (1811-1858), and brother-in-law, William Stump. Groups
include letters of David Harlan from naval stations abroad and from the naval asylum at
Philadelphia on miscellaneous medical and family subjects. Legal papers relating to the
family's properties. William Stump account book, 1814-1815. Esther Harlan estate
papers, 1864-1870. Petition in favor of a protective tariff by members of the 5th Election
District, Har- ford County, 1844 (Henry S. Harlan, Secretary to the Committee). Farm
accounts and notebooks of Henry S. Harlan, c. 1821-1880. Appeal for funds for Deer
Creek Parish, Lent, 1885. Miscellaneous recipes, greeting cards, mainly 19th century.
Collection named for donor, J. Alexis Shriver. 3 boxes, 1777-1885.
SHRIVER, J. ALEXIS, COLLECTION, MS.963 Correspondence and papers of J. Alexis
Shriver (1872-1951) concerning the Shriver family and Van Bibber genealogy.
Miscellaneous early family papers; photographs. Business papers of Shriver concerning
the Harford County Historical Society, Lafayette Celebration, 1931. Copies of correspondence with Governor Albert C. Ritchie, Charles A. Lindbergh, and others
concerning the celebration at Bel Air, Harford County, to com- memorate General
Lafayette's journey through Harford County to York- town. Papers concerning the
Maryland Tercentenary Commission, 1934, the Society for the Preservation of Maryland
Antiquities, the State Roads Commission, and other bodies. Papers on the Washington
Bicentennial, 1932. Miscellaneous items on the case of Mary D. Slainback vs. Susquebanna Power Company et al. Papers of Shriver as manager and founder of the Harford
Telephone Company, Bel Air & Cockeysville Electric Railway. Papers of the
Hollingsworths, owners of tavern of historical note. Letters of Otho Scott, attorney, and
L. Marchand, 1802-1833, on surveys of Marchand. Large collection of miscellaneous
papers relating to Harford County and Baltimore City, unsorted (9 boxes). Mainly
consists of deeds to land in Baltimore, late 18th and early 19th centuries, including one of
John Eager Howard, 1809. Daybook of William Jolley, 1815-1818. Several items
pertaining to the Male Free School, Baltimore, 1841, and to Methodist churches,
including lists of baptisms and marriages, early 19th century. Miscellaneous receipts and
accounts. 14 boxes and 6 vols., c. 1774-1939.
SIGNAL OFFICE RECORD BOOKS, MS.754 Weekly reports of stamps and stamped
envelopes received and used at the Chief Signal Office, Baltimore (attached to the U. S.
Army), including notes on some specific items. 2 vols., 1875-1881.
SILL, HOWARD, SILVER NOTEBOOK, MS.1592 Notebook compiled by Howard Sill
containing information on Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D. C. silversmiths in the
late 18th and early 19th centuries. Includes drawings copying their marks and sketches of
individual pieces representative of their styles. 1 vol., n. d.
SILVER ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.753 Tax account book, 2nd District, Harford County,
apparently kept by Ben- jamin Silver. Shows amounts owed and paid, with receipts for
supervisors for allowances made them on collections listed in the back of the volume.
Accounts of allowances made to jurors, state's witnesses. Area covered by the volume
included Darlington. 1 vol., 1831.
SIMPSON, EDWARD, TREATISE, MS.2201 Copy of Edward Simpson's (1824-88) A
Treatise on Ordnance and Naval Gunnery ... (Annapolis, 1859) including manuscript
notes by the author later incorporated into the second edition published in 1862. Copy of
the second edition included. Pedley, 1412 2 vols., 1859-62
SIMPSON JOURNAL, MS.752 journal kept by Edward Simpson, midshipman in the
United States Navy. Covers voyages to South America (especially Rio de Janeiro), 18401841, and to the Mediterranean, 1842-1843. Simpson sailed on the Potomac and
Constitution, both in the fleet commanded by Commodore Charles G. Ridgely; also on
the Congress, carrying the pennant of Commodore Charles W. Morgan. 1 vol., 18401843.
SINGLEY COLLECTION OF LAND RECORDS, MS.795 Collection made by
Frederick J. Singley of land deeds, land sale papers, receipts, bills, etc. Several
newspaper articles relating to the Ridgely and Kent families. One article on the Randall
family. Many survey certificates describing land lots. Copy of a 1692 map. Most of the
material relates to land in Anne Arundel and Prince Georges Counties. 150 items, 16631903.
SIXTH MASSACHUSETTS REGIMENT SCRAPBOOK, MS.751 Newspaper clippings
concerning the hunt for the body of Private Charles A. Taylor of the Sixth Massachusetts
Regiment, killed during the regiment's march through Baltimore, April 19, 1861. The
search covered June 20-July 12, 1910, and was instigated by General Edward F. Jones,
who had commanded the regiment in 1861. 1 Vol., 1910.
SKINNER, WILLIAM, & SONS, RECORD BOOK, MS.1485 Account book begins with
an inventory of tools used in shipbuilding. Descriptions in great detail of materials,
specifications, and cost of various vessels including Sirocco, 1852, Napier, 1855, Pursuit,
1856, and Julia Rollins, 1884. Building costs for parts of many other vessels are given,
and expenses for repairs. Lists of workers' agreements and contracts, and apprentices'
agreements. Later notations, 1918-1927, are lists of gifts for charity. 1 vol., 1852-1927.
SKIPWITH-WILMER PAPERS, MS.999 Correspondence of the Wilmer, Skipwith,
Stratton, and related families of Norfolk, Albemarle County, Mecklenburg County, and
other localities in Virginia, 1781-1894. Correspondents include Skipwith Wilmer, John
Pere Bell Wilmer. Civil War diary of Skipwith Wilmer, 1863-1865. Essay explaining the
collection, and genealogical chart of the families concerned. 3 boxes, c. 1781-1894.
SMALLWOOD, WILLIAM, PAPERS, MS. 1875 Smallwood's (1732-90) military and
political careers: expense accounts and correspondence while in the military including a
lengthy letter to Gov. Thomas Johnson, Jr. on the campaign in Pennsylvania, 17 7 7;
mostly requests and petitions to Smallwood when governor of Maryland, 1785- 88;
correspondents include John Eager Howard, Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, Nathanael
Greene, and William Paca. A number of photocopies; permission for publication must be
obtained from owner. 1 box, 1776-90
SMITH & ATKINSON PAPERS, MS.792 Business papers of Smith & Atkinson,
operators of the Baltimore Chemical Works and general merchants. Include accounts of
goods purchased, merchandise supplied (mainly clothing). Accounts of R. M. Smith as
Collector of Taxes, 3rd District of Maryland. State tax record book, 1841-1848. 3 boxes,
1837-1891.
SMITH & ATKINSON RECORD BOOKS, MS.756 Records of the firm of Smith &
Atkinson, and the partnerships which ensued on the death of James Atkinson (1851)Smith and Philip S. Chappell, and finally Smith alone. Relate to the Baltimore Chemical
Works and the wholesale trade in drugs, paints, and chemicals. Include ledgers, cash
books, journals, receipt books. Miscellaneous records of the Smith family. Will of
Thomas U. Smith and account of the estate of Mary M. Smith. Record book of Robert M.
Smith as Collector of Internal Revenue, 1869- 1872. List of firms in Maryland, Virginia,
Pennsylvania, and Tennessee trading with Smith & Atkinson, with comments on their
credit standing. Civil War clippings. 45 vols., 1833-1907.
SMITH, FRANCIS HOPKINSON, PAPERS, MS. 2078 Author, artist, and engineer
(1838-1915): papers that he had prepared; a title for one of his works; the origin of two of
his short stories; news of a political arrest in Bulgaria; a manuscript page from his novel,
Kennedy Square (New York: C. Scribner's Sons, 191 1); a letter from William Smith (I
730-1814) to the librarian of the Baltimore Library, 1812, about library service for his
grandson. 8 items, 1812-1911
SMITH, JOHN DONNELL, LAND PAPERS, MS.1110 Land papers (mortgages, deeds,
accounts of ground rents) pertaining to the property of John Donnell Smith (1829-1928)
of Baltimore. 27 items, 1850-1910.
SMITH, JOHN DONNELL, PAPERS, MS.763 Letters to John Donnell Smith at Yale
from his father, Samuel W. Smith. Letters concerning John Donnell Smiths gift of his
herbarium and library to the Smithsonian Institution, and his service in the Confederate
Army. Description of the Battle Monument (contemporary with its construction).
Genealogical material. Letter from Hamilton Fish, 1875. 1 box, c. 1820-1961.
SMITH, JOHN SPEAR, CATALOGUE OF LIBRARY, MS.765 Alphabetical list of
books (mainly history and philosophy) in the library of John Spear Smith (1787-1866). 1
vol., 1817.
SMITH, KIRBY FLOWER, COLLECTION, MS.1145 Three typewritten essays on
classical history by Kirby Flower Smith (1862- 1918): Ages of the World (Greek and
Roman); A Roman Theatrical Per- formance; The Poet Ovid (the last published in a
collection of essays by Smith, Johns Hopkins Press, 1920). 13 items and 1 file, n. d.
SMITH-LATROBE PAPERS, MS.1425 Letters from C. Shaler Smith of the firm of
Smith & Latrobe to Robert Temple on a civil engineering project. Plats relevant to the
same project. 11 items, 1866-1868.
SMITH LETTERBOOKS, MS.1152 Letterbooks: of the Baltimore merchant firms of
John Smith & Sons, Samuel & John Smith, and Smith & Buchanan. Early
correspondence covers dealings with English and French merchants in early years of the
Revolution, 1774-1777. Bulk of material concerns trade with merchants in England,
France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, and the West Indies, 17841797, including seizures by French and British ships. Material after 1797 largely
concerns claims for losses from seizures and settlement of the firm accounts. Much data
on trade, imports and exports, lists of goods, general business conditions. Instructions to
masters of vessels. 3 vols., 1774-1821. Available on microfilm, 1774-1788 (no. 505)
SMITH PAPERS, MS.764 Collection containing title deeds and other papers concerning
land in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, owned by John Smith (fl. 18th century) and
other Smiths [Smyths] 35 items, 1650-1844.
SMITH PAPERS, MS.766 Records of the trustees of the estates of Samuel W. Smith
(1800-1887) and James Donnell. Papers on Smith family warehouses in Pratt Street,
Balti- more, 1786-1810 (ground rents, etc.). Six items on a suit instituted in 1840 by
Robert Smith against his neighbor on Mount Vernon Place, Mrs. Steven- son White, to
prevent her closing up his windows. John Donnell Smith's shares Of stock in the Marietta
& Cincinnati Railroad Company, 1869. Robert Smith's shares of stock in the Havre de
Grace Bank, 1816. Deed from Cbarles CaYroll of Carrollton et a?. to Wilham Smith for
land in Dalti- more County, 1792. Papers concerning Orange Farm, deeded to Robert
Smith by Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Deeds to properties owned by Samuel W. Smith,
William Smith, John Donnell Smith, and others in Balti- more City. Deeds and
correspondence of Robert Smith concerning lands in Georgia, 1783-1809, 1810-1819,
1822-1840; Kentucky lands, 1780-1798. Papers of Samuel W. Smith on Arkansas lands,
1842-1872. Military reports and papers, 1801. Material of Robert Smith on Westminster
Turnpike Com- pany, Havre de Grace Ferry Company, Principio Company Iron Works,
1803-1833. Samuel W. Smith papers on Superior Mining Company, Bohemia Mining
Company, Boston Mining Company, and Black River Mining Com- pany, Michigan,
1846-1847. Samuel W. Smith Georgia land items, 1840- 1842. Bills for equipment,
shares, deeds, and other items relating to Smith's Wharf, 1763-1844. Business
correspondence of Smith family, 1787-1910. 2 boxes, 1732-1910.
SMITH, PURNELL F., PAPERS, MS.1422 Papers of Purnell F. Smith (d. 1842) dealing
with various phases of his ministry; certificate as rector of St. James's Parish, Anne
Arundel County; sales of Ohio lands; letters of John Wright to Mary and Margaret
Wright on public employment; examples of religious verse. 13 items, 1786-1839.
SMITH, ROBERT AND WILLIAM, PAPERS, MS.1423 Papers of William Smith
(1730-1814) and Robert Smith (1757-1842). Include account of Hon. John Holker with
William Smith, 1779-1780, as Agent of the Royal Marine of France. Copies of acts
passed by the United States Congress, 1789-1792. Material relating to the military career
of Campbell Smith, 1792-1802. Correspondence of William Smith with Edmund
Randolph, James Monroe, John Purviance, on public affairs, 1792- 1795.
Correspondence of Robert Smith, Secretary of State, on French ship seizures, Spanish
spoliation claims, British outrages against American commerce, enlargement of the
Navy, the protection of New Orleans, and the dispatch of a naval squadron to the Barbary
Coast. Robert Smith's membership in the Royal Italian Agricultural Society, 1820.
Letter of Robert Smith to Rev. William Nevins on religion; Robert Smith to the
University of Maryland regarding his acceptance of the Provostship of the University. 90
items, 1779-1844.
SMITH, SAMUEL, COLLECTION, MS.1424 Letters of General Samuel Smith (17521839), include official material as Secretary of the Navy and Mayor of Baltimore, and
family letters. Sketch of Samuel Smith. 17 items, 1784-1837.
SMITH, SAMUEL, PAPERS, MS. 1790 Papers of Baltimore resident, military officer,
and politician (1752- 1839): commissions as major, 1776, lieutenant colonel, 1777, his
discharge, 1779, and his commission as major-general in 1795; correspondence with
George Washington regarding Smith's resignation in 1779; letters from Thomas Jefferson
concerning the purchase of Maryland flour for the army, 1779-80; correspondence from
Henry Knox, secretary of war, in 1786, about the Fort Mifflin campaign; letters from his
brother John, 1777, about supplies for Maryland troops and Robert Morris, 1786, on
business affairs and the shipping of goods; a letter from Alexander Hamilton to Smith,
1794, concerning the Maryland militia's actions against insurgents in Western
Pennsylvania; letters from Aaron Burr regarding the Federalist Party and the presidential
election of 1800; letter from James Madison, 1807, dealing with United States commerce
and trade; letter from Albert Gallatin, 1807, concerning United States imports and
exports, taxes, weapons, the Chesapeake Bay blockade, and the East India and China
trade; letter from Jonathan Dayton, 1813, about the disgrace of American arms on the
"lake frontier"; and correspondence from John Quincy Adams, 1823, regarding British
impressment of United States seamen. Other correspondents include John Adams, 181 1;
James Monroe, 181 1; Henry Clay, 1825; John C. Calhoun, 1830; Martin Van Buren,
1835; Daniel Webster, 1836; Thomas Hart Benton. Pedley, 1429 1 box,1776-1836
SMITH, THOMAS A., PAPERS, MS. 2343 Correspondence and bills before the United
States House of Represent- atives by Maryland Congressman Thomas A. Smith
concerning the military records of George W. Elliott in an effort to gain him an
honorable discharge and a pension. 13 items, 1906
SMITH-WILSON PAPERS, MS.993 Accounts of the estate of William Smith of
Baltimore (d. 1826), 1826-1833. Deeds of Robert Smith and others for land in Baltimore,
1792-1882. Ground rents (3 vols.) of Samuel W. Smith, Baltimore, 1834-1846. Diaries (2
vols.) of Amy D'Arcy [Wilson] Witmore, 1900-1902. 7 vols., 1792-1902.
SMOOT, ALEXANDER, DAYBOOK, MS. 2204 Owner of store at Northwest Fork
Bridge in Talbot County: sugar, cloth, coffee, rum, shoes, molasses, salt, wheat, and flax;
numerous mentions of Nicholites living in the area. 1 vol., 1784-85
SMYRK, A. E., LOGBOOK, MS. 2272 Maintained by Capt. Zachary Jones: descriptions
of the weather and sea conditions; notes about voyages; references to areas along the
Chesa- peake Bay; gunboats and military activities during the Civil War. Microfilm only;
location of original unknown. 1 reel (no. 469), 1861, 1863-64, 1868
SOCIAL SERVICE CLUB OF MARYLAND RECORDS, MS. 1745 Constitution, bylaws, minutes, and membership list of this Baltimore organization founded to promote
unity in philanthropic work. Minutes discuss plans for speakers and discussion groups on
various social service causes such as equal suffrage and child care; admission of new
members; descriptions of lectures; plans for social gatherings; and business meetings. 2
vols., 1906-11
SOCIETY FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE MINUTE BOOK,
MS.767 Minutes of the meetings of the Society for the Attainment of Useful Knowledge, a debating society whose members included Philip E. Thomas and Moses
Sheppard. Many of the members were Quakers. Include constitution and signatures of
members, questions debated, and the decisions reached by the society. 1 vol., 1797-1800.
SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS RECORDS, MS. 2379 Letters to Charles W. L.
Johnson, secretary of the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Maryland about
applications for membership, election of officers, notices of meetings, dues, cancellation
of membership; letters granting permission to organize the Society of Colonial Wars in
the State of Maryland, 1893; letters about the Supreme Court Packing Case of 1937 and
the restoration of Stratford Hall in Virginia, 1939. 1 box,1893-1940
SOCIETY OF THE ARMY AND NAVY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES IN
MARYLAND RECORD BOOK, MS.770 Record book of the society listing members in
Baltimore and elsewhere, with their addresses. Record of payment of dues. 1 vol., 18891891.
SOCIETY OF THE ARMY AND NAVY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES IN
MARYLAND ROSTER, MS.770.1 List of members of the society, 1900-1910, with
record of payment of dues and occasional addresses and death dates. 1 vol., 1900-1910.
SOCIETY OF THE WAR OF 1812 SCRAPBOOK, MS.762 Correspondence and
newspaper clippings concerning the activities of the Maryland Chapter of the Society of
the War of 1812, collected by Dr. Albert K. Hadel, President. Main subject of letters is
the firing of salutes at Fort McHenry. Photographs of officers of the society. Clippings
covering patriotic celebrations and other events relating to Baltimore history. 1 vol.,
1889-1904.
SOLLERS MANUSCRIPT, MS. 2283 Manuscript of a book entitled "Our One Room
School," by Allan A. Sollers: descriptions of the school, its students, life in tidewater
Maryland and Virginia; comments on ecology and natural history. 1 vol., ca. 1910-30
SOLLERS PAPERS, MS.1426 Letters of Somerville (Somervell) Sollers (d. 1920) while
serving in the 1st Maryland Regiment, C. S. A., written to his mother and sister. Describe
daily life in the army, scenes of battle, and life in an army hospital. 5 items, 1861-1864.
SOMERSET COUNTY COURT RECORDS, MS.757 Photostat copies of Liber B, No.
1, and Liber AZ, Somerset County Court, including the clerks' contemporary indices in
the front of each volume. Liber B, No. I dates from December 11, 1665-September 29,
1668, with some deeds entered as late as November, 1668. Also included are a large
number of cattle marks recorded from January, 1665-May, 1719. Liber AZ records court
sessions October, 1671-September, 1675; also summonses to court, 1674. 2 vols., 16651719.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE, CARROLL DIVISION, ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1049
Ledger of this temperance group at Westminster, Maryland, mainly showing dues owed
and paid by various members. 1 vol., 1847-1851.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE, PHOENIX DIVISION, PAPERS, MS.1427 Items relating to
the activities of Phoenix Division, No. 50, Sons of Temper- ance, Baltimore, 1848.
Mainly applications for membership (petitioners include William I. Cherry, C. A. Dennis,
William Prendergast, John H. Bowman). 36 items, 1848.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE, SEVERN DIVISION, PAPERS, MS.1148.1 Miscellaneous
letters, papers, notes, programs. Copies of Youths Temper- ance Visitor. Constitution and
by-laws. Many items in the collection in damaged condition. 1 box, 1856-1891.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE, SEVERN DIVISION, PROCEEDINGS, MS.1148
Secretaries' reports on the proceedings of the Sons of Temperance, Severn Division, No.
108, located at Crossroads, Maryland. Financial reports, 1849- 1886. Membership lists,
lists of withdrawals, suspensions, and expulsions. Membership certificate, July, 1849. 8
vols., 1849-1893.
SOPER ESTATE PAPERS, MS.1528 Group of letters concerning the Hiss family, 1959;
property litigation of Philip Hiss, 1960; group of school papers while at The Johns
Hopkins Uni- versity of Morris A. Soper, 1891-1897, and his school grades from
Baltimore City College, 1886-1890. Miscellaneous typescripts. 22 items, 1886-1960.
SOUTH RIVER CLUB MINUTE BOOK, MS.771 Proceedings of the South River Club,
meeting every two weeks in Anne Arundel County. Details of the business of the club
and notations on dinners served. 1 vol., 1742-1926.
SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION CASH BOOK, MS.769 Records of
receipts and expenditures (for advertising, etc.), of the Southern Industrial Association,
Baltimore. Members included John W. Garrett, Johns Hopkins, Alex Lorman, and
Thomas N. Lanahan. 1 vol., 1868-1879.
SOUTHERN MARYLAND SOCIETY OF COLONIAL DAMES, INC., MINUTE
BOOK, MS.772 Minutes of the society including correspondence, list of officers
appointed. Donor, Mrs. Walter R. Byrd, was President of the society at its dissolution in
1963. 1 vol., 1951-1963.
SPAFFORD FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1788 Spafford family of Fells Point in Baltimore:
letters to Ann Spafford and her daughter Ann Spafford Gawne and letters to Virginia
Spafford from a friend, Susan Coolidge Wetherill, about health, visits, relatives, children,
and family and local gossip; receipts for family expenses; account books of rent
payments received by the Spaffords; "Regulations which all Prisoners of War on Parole
are bound to observe," 1813 (Samuel Spafford had been a prisoner during the War of
1812). 2 boxes, 1785-1934
SPARKS, JARED, MEMOIR, MS.581.4 Printed memoir of Jared Sparks (1789-1866)
written by Brantz Mayer (1809-1879). Original MS. of the work. Letters from Sparks to
Mayer, 1837- 1866. Photographs of and letters from famous personalities, acknowledging
their receipt of the memoir. Writers include Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow, William Cullen Bryant, Peter Force, Millard Fill- more, Franklin Pierce,
George Bancroft, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Thomas Sully. 1 vol., 1837-1867.
SPARROWS POINT SHIPYARD RECORDS, MS. 2370 List of vessels built by the
yard: name; type; owner; dates of construction; tonnage; dimensions; cargo capacity;
passenger accommodations; machinery; speed. Photocopies only; permission for
SPEAR PAPERS, MS.1428 Correspondence of Robert Spear, mainly relating to lumber
trade, Nan- jemoy, Charles County, and Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, and
supplies for U. S. navy yards. Includes letters to his wife, Sarah, in New England, and
occasional letters from William C. Hopkins and George W. Carpenter. Comments on
conditions in the counties of Maryland in the southern area adjoining Virginia, comments
on the draft, and on rumors of Confederate invasion. 17 items, 1858-1866.
SPEED LETTERS, MS.1645 Letter from V. Maxcy to Joseph Speed (1797-1852),
December, 1824, mentioning Lafayette. Richard H. Bayard to Speed (5 items), 18281834, on suits with Mitchell, Hudson, and others, and with the Chesapeake & Delaware
Canal Company. Joseph Speed to Thomas Tenant, January, 1835. William Cost Johnson
to Speed, October 2, 1838, introducing a William Powell of Ohio. John Bozman Kerr to
Speed, May 24, 1841. W. Archer (U. S. Senator, Virginia) to Speed, December 13, 1843.
Reverdy Johnson to Speed, August 20, 1841, and December 30, 1845. George Bayard to
(... ) Stevens, 1862. 13 items, 1824-1862.
SPENCER PAPERS, MS.773 Papers of Richard H. Spencer (1833-1920), attorney,
Corresponding Secre- tary of the Maryland Historical Society. Include notes taken at
Harvard Law School, legal papers, diary, records of real estate in St. Louis. Material
relating to the Maryland Historical Society, 1891-1920. Genealogical notes on the
Thomas, Dall, and Spencer families. Scrapbook of genealogical clippings from
newspapers. c. 23 vols. and c. 1000 items, c. 1858-1920.
SPIES LEDGER, MS.785 Ledger of John Peter Spies (d. 1824), comb manufacturer of
Brandy Alley, Baltimore. Lists purchases by merchants in Bremen, Hamburg, and other
cities; sales to Baltimore residents. Also included in the volume are Spies's accounts with
other Baltimore merchants for glassware and other goods; accounts paid. No entries in
the volume for the period of the War of 1812. 1 vol., 1806-1817.
SPRATT COLLECTION, MS. 2286 Notes and correspondence of Zaccheus Spratt while
conducting research for a book on the events preceding and leading to the writing of "The
Star-Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key: attempt to determine the exact sequence of
the battle, the precise location of the ship from which Key witnessed the battle, exactly
who was involved, and related questions. 1 box, 1954-71
SPRIGG FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1783 Papers relating to the Sprigg family of
Cumberland, Maryland: letters from Michael Cresap (1775-1860), Michael C. Sprigg
(1791-1845) (a president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company), and others,
concerning land sales and bills for the completion of the C & 0 Canal, 1770-1845; letters
from John Randolph of Roanoke to John Brocken- brough about slavery and United
States economics-mainly the trade and tariff question, 1828-29; diary of Sarah Sprigg (b.
1770) with entries on the weather and recreational activities, 1847; letters to Frank Sprigg
from his aunt (Mary Sprigg Long) discussing Sprigg family genealogy, 1882 and 1893;
notebook of Frederick Pinkney contains entries concerning the weather, exercises in
Greek translation, and thoughts on philosophy, Egyptian pyramids, religion, and
mathematics; a letter from A. Leo Knott appointing Pinkney deputy states attorney for
Baltimore, 1866-67; land papers (surveys and deeds), 1775-1872; poetry, 1836;
genealogical data on the Sprigg family; a contract for the completion of the C & 0 Canal,
ca. 1845. 1 box, 1770-1893
STABLER ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.775 Financial records of members of the Stabler
family and their store at Sandy Spring (the individuals responsible for keeping the
volumes are not usually identifiable). Vol. 1, journal, 1787-1792, with entries for
medicines and other merchandise. Vol. 2, daybook, possibly that of James P. Stabler, Sr.
(1796-1840), 1817-1820. Includes a contract of his for making 100 spinning wheels. Vol.
3, daybook for the Sandy Spring store, 1819-1820, with accounts for the blacksmith's
shop and brickyard, including sums for labor. The handwriting of this volume differs
from that in the daybook for 1817-1820. 3 vols., 1787-1820.
STABLER DIARY, MS.776 Part of a diary kept by Edward Stabler, Jr. (1836-1923) as a
young man. Brief entries show farm work completed and give comments on the weather.
1 vol., 1852.
STABLER LETTERBOOKS, MS.774 Letterpress book of James Pleasants: Stabler, Sr.
(1796-1840), with communications during a trip to England, and from his home in
Sandy Spring, Maryland. Topics include Quaker affairs, postal matters, and general
topics, 1827-1835. Letterpress book of William Henry Stabler (1802-1883), 1828- 1840,
on general topics. Copies of correspondence on religious matters between James
Pleasants: Stabler, Sr. and his cousin, Margaret Newton of Norfolk, Virginia, 1839-1840.
A note inside this volume says "Sandy Spring, First Month, First, 1842, copied from the
orginal for Deborah Stabler." 3 vols., 1827-1842.
STABLER SCRAPBOOK, MS.777 Volume of miscellaneous newspaper clippings kept
by James Pleasants: Stabler, Jr. (1839-1925). Includes many Civil War items. Accounts
of Colonel Robert Ingersoll. The clippings are pasted in G. B. McClellan's McClellan's
Own Story (New York, 1886). 1 vol., 1860-1921.
STAFFORD, CAROLINE E., PAPERS, MS. 1682 Insurance and tax records; leases;
papers of the estate of Mrs. Elizabeth Stafford, including material on land holdings in
New Albany, Indiana; some business papers of Capt. William Stafford (d. 1869); records
of the settlement of the estate of William Gardner, 1862- 7 1. 50 items, 1853-94
STAFFORD EXERCISE BOOKS, MS.778 Two exercise books used by Mary J. Stafford
and including composition, grammatical exercises, and other school work. 2 vols., c.
1841-1845.
STAFFORD, W. J., PAPERS, MS.1113 Miscellaneous items concerning the financial
affairs of Captain W. J. Staf- ford, seaman, ship-owner, and later partner in the firm of
O'Laughlin & Stafford (oil refining). Deed to plot in Greem-nount Cemetery, 1847.
Financial statements, 1861-1863. Bills of sale from Wambersie and Son, ship-brokers of
Rotterdam, for Maryland tobacco. Account of the estate of W. W. Stafford, 1859.
Business letters, ground rents, etc. c. 30 items, 1847-1878.
STARCKE PAPERS, MS.780 Business correspondence of the firm of Charles Starcke &
Company, Balti- more dealers in textiles, etc. Most of the letters are from correspondents
in Germany and France, or from German customers in the United States. Many include
comments on world trade conditions as well as detailed lists of goods and prices. 2 boxes,
1825-1835.
STAR-SPANGLED BOOKS COLLECTION, MS. 1847 Notes, drafts, galleys, page
proofs, and correspondence for P. W. Filby (b. 191 1) and Edward G. Howard (1917-72),
comps., Star-Spangled Books: Books, Sheet Music, Newspapers, Manuscripts and
Persons Associated with "The Star-Spangled Banner" (Baltimore: Maryland Historical
Society, 1972). Some material relating to an exhibition at the Society of "The StarSpangled Banner," 1969. 12 boxes, 1814-1972
STEAMBOAT INSPECTION PAPERS, MS.781 Certificates issued by steamboat
inspectors for the port of Baltimore and surrounding district, 1862-1863, and for
Maryland, 1871-1872. 1 box, 1862-1863, 1871-1872.
STEEL FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2240 Cecil County family: deeds; bonds; wills. Land
papers for the area along the Susquehanna River. 23 items, 1760-1829
STEELE, HENRY, PAPERS, MS.761 Deeds, leases, correspondence, and other papers
of the Steele family, especially Henry (1718-1782), Anne, and James (1760-1816).
Photostat and typed copies of some items are included in the collection. c. 100 items,
1730-1941.
STEELE, JAMES, PAPERS, MS. 1649 Notebooks, plats, and survey of state roads in
Harford County by Steel; "Minutes of laying out the Baltimore and Harford Turnpike
Roads," 1816. 53 items, 1795-1849
STEELE PAPERS, MS.1429 Land papers (Dorchester County) of the Rider, Billings,
and Steele families, 1683-1770. Letters and papers of James B. Steele (1794-1861) and
family, 1788-1844, covering financial affairs-bills and receipts, and the formation of the
Union Bank of Maryland. Small collection of papers of Dr. Thomas B. Steele (18221905), 1845-1856, consisting of letter of thanks to him from Portsmouth, Virginia,
October 1, 1858, for his services there during an epidemic; letters describing his life as a
U. S. Navy surgeon. Letters of Dr. Guy Steele to his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas B.
Steele, 1891-1894, while serving in the U. S. Navy. Describe life on board ship, an
Asiatic tour. c. 100 items, 1683-1894.
STEELE PAPERS, MS.1429.1 Letters from Dr. Guy Steele (1861-1956) to his parents,
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Steele, 1891-1894, while serving on the Lancaster in China and
Japan. Include information on a cruise to the East via Cape Town which was the last long
expedition of the U. S. Navy under sail (1893). 55 items, 1891-1894.
STEELE, DR. THOMAS RAMSAY, PAPERS, MS. 1769 Letter of recommendation
from Dr. F. W. Theobald for Steele (d. 1854) as an assistant surgeon in the United States
Navy, 1849; letter from Steele commenting on West African trade to England and
America, social customs, the slave trade, and the colonial government, 1854; letterbook
to his mother about his missionary work for the Protestant Episcopal church in West
Africa, 1853-54; letter describing his death in 1854 and a copy of his tombstone
inscription. 5 items, 1849-54
STEINER, BERNARD C., SCRAPBOOK, MS. 1869 Compiled by Steiner (1867-1926)
on prominent Marylanders; Frederick County events; religion; and general historical
events. Pedley, 1462 1 vol., 1883-1926
STEINER, LEWIS H., COLLECTION, MS.1430 Letterbook, 1863-1864, containing
correspondence and copies of letters of Lewis H. Steiner (1827-1892), Chief Inspector of
the U. S. Sanitary Com- mission, Army of the Potomac. journal and report, May-July,
1864, begun by W. B. Marsh and continued by Steiner, giving field activities of the
Sanitary Commission and Field Relief Corps. Miscellaneous items relating to the
Sanitary Commission, 1861-1867, and other letters through 1882. Miscellaneous letters
addressed to Steiner, 1863-1867. Printed materials. 2 vols. and 75 items, 1861-1882.
RESTRICTED (34 items, to I/1/1975]
STEINER MANUSCRIPTS, MS.791 Typescripts of two unpublished works by Bernard
C. Steiner (1861-1926), entitled Maryland Under the Restoration, 1658-1676 (231 pp.),
and Mary- land Ruled by the Second Lord Proprietary, 1676-1689 (390 pp.). Neither item
is dated. 2 items, n. d.
STEINER SCRAPBOOKS, MS.782 Engravings and woodcuts clipped from magazines
by Dr. Lewis H. Steiner (1827-1892) for his children. Chiefly portraits, views of
European cities. No Maryland material. 5 vols., c. 1870-1890.
STEPHEN PAPERS, MS.1431 Miscellaneous papers of General Adam Stephen (d. 1791)
and family, including two letters from Governor Robert Dinwiddie concerning Virginia
troops, 1755. Book of rentals of lots at Martinsburg, West Virginia, 1790.
Correspondents include John Blair, Peter Hog, John McHenry, Robert D. Stephen,
Samuel Chenowith, Sr., and Samuel L. Chenowith. Correspond- ence covers 1755-1807.
Certificate to Robert D. Stephen, April 18, 1840, signed by Martin Van Buren. 11 items,
1755-1840.
STERLING PERMANENT SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION RECORDS, MS.
2349 Baltimore firm: correspondence, 1910-33; audit reports, 1930-36; account books,
1915-37; loan applications, 1920-37. 2 boxes, 1910-37
STERRETT POLITICAL ECONOMY MANUSCRIPT, MS.783 MS. copy ( ? 19th
century) of a work on political economy by Sterrett (no further details of work or author
known). Contains sections on government, labor, barter, and currency. 1 vol., ? 19th
century.
STEUART, E. LAVINIA, PAPERS, MS. 2251 Memorandum books, 1872-73 and 189097, with informal accounts of repairs, services, and fees; diary, 1894, of daily events in
Baltimore kept by Steuart (1854-1922). 5 vols., 1872-73, 1890-97
STEUART, JAMES E., PAPERS, MS.758 Letters, diaries, journals, account books, and
miscellaneous papers of the Steuart family of Maryland (Baltimore, Sykesville, and West
River). Include letter from George Washington to Sir John Sinclair at Whitehall, 1798.
Diary of Miss E. Steuart, 1823. Personal correspondence of Dr. James H. Steuart (18351892). Miscellaneous business papers of General George Hume Steuart (1827-1903).
Letter from General Steuart to the National Intelligencer, November 19, 1860, on
conditions in the country. Large number of Susquehanna Bridge and Bank Company
notes, 1831-1832. Diary of James E. Steuart (1872-1954), 1949. Personal correspondence
of James E. Steuart, Baltimore lawyer, and his wife, and business correspondence of
James E. Steuart. 32 boxes, 1785-1955.
STEUART, RICHARD D., COLLECTION, MS.759 Newspaper clippings concerning
the Civil War and Baltimore during the war, mainly from articles written by Matthew
Page Andrews, collected by Richard D. Steuart (1880-1951). Postcards with Baltimore
scenes. Calling cards of Baltimore businessmen. Scrapbook of Miss Henrietta Steuart and
her sister, 19th century. Promissory note signed by Cecil Calvert, 1757. 1 vol. and c. 200
items, 1757-1913.
STEUART SCRAPBOOK, MS. 1631 Scrapbook of newspaper clippings of the activities
of the Fifth Regiment, Maryland National Guard, compiled by Mary T. H. Steuart for her
son, Lamar Hollyday Steuart (1880-1967), a volunteer in the regiment. Pedley, 836 1
vol., 1898-1903
STEUART, WILLIAM C., COLLECTION, MS. 1809 Letters and notes pertaining to
ships, ship models, and boats: mostly letters to William C. Steuart (b. 1883) from H.
Osbourne Michael, Erik Heyl, associates of the Steamship Historical Society of America
(Baltimore) and the Mariners' Museum (Newport News, Virginia); copies of the
unpublished "A Collection of Photographs of Chesapeake Bay Steam- boats" by J.
Frederick Douty and "A Day with the Baltimore Steamboats" by W. C. Steuart; payroll of
the Maryland Steamboat Company of Baltimore for services on board the Enoch Pratt,
1886. 250items,1886,1930-62
STEVENS, F. P., SCRAPBOOKS, MS.951 Vol. 1, newspaper clippings and letters to
Francis Putnam Stevens (1843- 1906) concerning the Baltimore Sesquicentennial
celebrations (Stevens was elected to the subcommittee to represent the Mayor and City
Council, 1880). Vol. 2, scrapbook on legal matters, 1885-1904, mainly Baltimore cases
and the verdicts reached in them. Vol. 3, concerns local politics, mainly of the 12th Ward
and Baltimore City. Vol. 4, clippings concerning the new Post Office, including the
laying of its comer stone and that of the Court House, 1882. Sketches of the Post Office,
the Court House, and of prominent citizens. 4 vols., 1860-1904.
STEVENS' HISTORICAL INDEX OF MARYLAND, MS.1468 Index to the documents
housed in the Public Record Office, London, relating to the colonial history of
Maryland, compiled by Henry Stevens (1819- 1886). The documents cover 1626-1780
and include material on Sir George Calvert's colony of Avalon; disputes with William
Penn, William Claiborne; boundary disputes; commerce; church history (establishment of
Protestant ministers in Maryland, etc.); piracy in American waters, 1697-1699; the
administration of various royal governors; currency (including items on foreign coins in
America); the reaction to the Stamp Act and other taxes imposed by Britain; the
Revolutionary War. 11 vols., 1626-1780.
STEVENSON, ANN BERKLEY, COLLECTION, MS.998 Miscellaneous Stevenson
family memorabilia. Diplomas from the Misses HaIrs School. Genealogical material.
Correspondence of Mary Eleanor Stevenson (d. 1963) and Ann Berkley Stevenson. 1
box, 19th century.
STEVENSON, JOHN, ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS. 1662 Records of merchant and
shipmaster, possibly from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Ledger, 1824-36: records of
the schooner, Echo; invoices for flour, tobacco, corn, sugar, and molasses shipped to
Baltimore; letters from Antigua on market conditions; ship repairs. journal, 1821-34: cash
disbursements and receipts for the schooner Potosi (1827), schooner Fanfare (1830 and
1834), barque Canton (1836-37), schooner Blucher (1821), brig Hyperion. 2 vols., 182136
STEVENSON CIVIL WAR SCRAPBOOKS, MS.779 Scrapbooks of miscellaneous
clippings, mainly about people and events of Confederate interest, during and after the
Civil War. Named for donor, Mrs. Robert H. Stevenson. 2 vols., 1861-c. 1890.
STEWART ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1052 Ledger and prescription book of a Baltimore
druggist named Stewart (no further details known). Includes record of drugs, pills, and
ointments sold to the hospital at Fort McHenry, to various physicians, and to private
persons. 1 vol., 1834-1837.
STEWART, JOHN AND DAVID, DAYBOOK, MS.1025 Daybook of the law firm of
John Stewart (d. 1901) and his son, David (1856-1945). Gives miscellaneous expenses,
including postage, envelopes, retainers. Newspaper clippings advertising the passage of
the French Spoli- ation Bill by the Senate, and stating that claims within the purview of
the bill should be sent to John and David Stewart. 1 vol., 1880-1884.
STEWART PAPERS, MS.1432 Miscellaneous collection of items relating to William A.
Stewart (1825- 1892). Includes invitations to missionary meetings and to the Baltimore
Assembly. Telegram requesting a change of date for a trial. Letter to judge Charles
Phelps from George Mann, convicted thief. Notice of second session, St. John's
College, Annapolis. Letter from George Ellicott concerning ground rents, 1863. 10 items,
1863-1892.
STEWART, WILLIAM A., MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION, MS.786 Collection made
by William A. Stewart of the writings of the Rev. Ethan Allen (1797-1879). Includes
notes on Maryland clergy, 1695-1775; early Britain and its church; copy of the
autobiography of Richard Baxter; notes on St. John's Parish (Prince George's County),
Prince George's Parish (Montgomery County), All Saints' Parish and St. Marles
(Frederick County), 1792, Washington and Allegany County parishes, 1777-1806.
Material on prayer, bishops, the Eastern Church, clergy of the Church of England in the
American Colonies before the Revolutionary War, American Protestant Episcopal
Church history, clergy in Maryland of the Protestant Episcopal Church since 1783,
Maryland missionaries. 16 vols., 19th century.
STEWART, WILLIAM A., PAPERS, MS.784 Ledgers of William A. Stewart (2 vols.),
1851-1869, 1874-1893, including his accounts with individuals and institutions for legal
services. Theodorick Bland's Decisions (vols. 4, 5, and 6), in manuscript. Memoir of John
Paul Jones concerning his exploits in the Revolutionary War, copied by Stewart from the
original lent to him, 1886. Volume of proceedings of the Demo- cratic Association, 6th
Ward, including clippings of satirical political material. Key to Blackstone's
Commentaries or Answers to, the Questions Fro- posed by Barron Field, by William A.
Stewart, 1846. 3 boxes, 1812-1893.
STIEFF PIANO COMPANY PHOTOGRAPHS AND ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.1001
Account books and real estate records of the Stieff Piano Company, Balti- more, 18731909. Record of shipments of pianos, 1889-1895. Record of types of pianos sold, 18791887. Photographs of famous musicians and letters of endorsement. 7 vols. and c. 75
items, 1873-1909.
STIEFF PIANO COMPANY RECORDS, MS. 1905 Legal papers of John L. Stieff (d.
190 1), Charles M. Stieff (d. 1862), and Frederick P. Stieff (1845-1918) about the
formation and dissolution of the Stieff Piano Company of Baltimore; wills, financial, and
land papers of the Stieff family. Pedley, 1477 42 items, 1868-1920
STIER-CALVERT CORRESPONDENCE, MS.787 Letters of Henri Joseph Stier (17431821) from Belgium, to his daughter, Rosalie Eugenia [Stier] Calvert (1778-1821), of
Riversdale, Bladensburg, Maryland. Deal with family affairs, business, comments on
political developments in America and Europe. The letters are numbered in
chronological order in a contemporary hand. Other items included in the collection are
letters from Joseph Stier to Rosalie's husband, George Calvert, and typescript copies of
Stier family letters from the collection of Mrs. Julia Morris Bowdoin, a descendant of
Rosalie [Stier] Calvert. Genealogical notes. c. 50 items, 1803-1807.
STIRLING PAPERS, MS. 2366 Family of Shane, Maryland: land papers, 1760-1880,
about land in Baltimore and Harford Counties and southern Pennsylvania; correspondence, 1830-1900, about farming, financial matters, and general family business from
Isaac Curry, farming in the Sacramento Valley of California, 1880s, and Samuel Martin
Jordan, a student at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, 1891-95; bills and
receipts, 1870-1900, for clothing, mortgage payments, insurance, medical service, farm
implements, tax levies; papers of Dr. William Millard Stirling (d. 1950) of Baltimore
including correspondence, 1883-1923, related to his medical education and career. 3
boxes, 1760-1905, 1923
STOCKBRIDGE, ENOS S., PAPERS, MS.1433 Letters from various correspondents,
including Enoch Pratt, to Henry Stockbridge (1856-1924). Miscellaneous certificates of
Henry Stockbridge and petition of the Maryland Bar relating to him. Letters to Enos S.
Stock- bridge (1888-1963), 1928. 25 items, 1861-1928.
STOCKBRIDGE SCRAPBOOKS, MS.788 Scrapbooks of newspaper clippings on the
Civil War and the period of reconstruction following it, collected by judge Henry
Stockbridge (1856- 1924). Cover military, naval, and financial aspects of the war, with
much Baltimore and Maryland material. Brief penned comments by Stockbridge. One
volume of personal material covering the legal, judicial, and political career of
Stockbridge. 21 vols., 1860-1924.
STONE-ALCOCK PAPERS, MS.1141 Letters to and from Mrs. Edward J. Alcock in
London, James Alcock of Baltimore, and Robert Alcock of Boston and Salem concerning
shipping, 1775-1778. Letters to and from James Alcock and Mansel Alcock concerning
American sentiments towards England during the Revolutionary War and also conditions
in civilian life. Letters of various members of the Swann family (cousins of the Alcocks).
Diary of ? James Alcock, while in England. Genealogical data on Swann and Alcock
families. Letter, with two typed transcripts, from Bettie L. Swann to William L. Alcodc,
March, 19(U- Col- lection named for donor, Mrs. Emily 0. Stone. c. 50 items, 1764-1871,
1904.
STONE FAMILY PAPERS, MS.406 Papers of the Stone family of Charles County, and
Walter Stone in Phila- delphia, late 18th century. Letters to and from William B. Stone on
family and business matters, 1840s-1860s. 2 boxes, 1762-c. 1868.
STONE, HARVEY, PAPERS, MS.644 Miscellaneous papers of Dr. Harvey Stone,
physician in World War I. Include extensive photographs of hospital menus of various
dinners. Hos- pital memoranda, interoffice communiques. c. 60 items, 1917-1918.
STONE PAPERS, MS.1580 Ledger of merchant, ? with store on Bladensburg Road,
1815. Ledger of a general store in Upper Marlborough, Prince George's County, 18671882. Deed of Charlotte Hall School, St. Mary's County, n. d. Promissory notes and legal
papers of William B. Stone of Port Tobacco, Charles County, 1823-1866. All Xerox
copies. 2 loose ledgers and 75 pp., 1815-1882, and n. d.
STOW PAPERS, MS.1434 Collection of title deeds and other papers of the Stow family,
relating to land in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County. Include deed from Erasmus
Uhler to Elizabeth Parsons and Thomas Stow, October, 1828. Mortgage from Elizabeth
Parsons and Thomas Stow to Erasmus Uhler, November, 1828. Mortgage from Elizabeth
Parsons and Thomas Stow to Robert Oliver, January, 1830. Deed from Eliphalet Parsons
and his wife, Ann, and from Thomas Stow and his wife to Robert Lynn, Jr., July, 1837.
Mortgage, April, 1842; release of mortgage 1843. Release from John T. Morris to
Charles W. Stow, 1864. Mortgage from Eliphalet Parsons and Thomas Stow to John
Wells, October, 1836. Deed from Elipbalet Parsons and his wife to Thomas Stow,
September, 1840. 8 items, 1828-1864.
STRAITSVILLE COAL COMPANY CORRESPONDENCE BOOK, MS.672
Correspondence regarding prices, shipment, and orders of coal, Straitsville Coal
Company, New Straitsville, Ohio. Majority of orders are local with a few from out of
state. 1 vol., 1893-1894.
STRAUS, HENRY L., PAPERS, MS.1810 Aviator's flight logbook kept by Straus
(1896-1949), 1918-19; scrapbook of newspaper clippings concerning Straus's horse
racing activities with materials on his thoroughbreds, visits to Tropical Park in Florida,
invention of the totalisator, and racing track improvements and reforms, 1941- 49. 2
vols., 1918-19, 1941-49
STRAUS, HARRY L., PAPERS, MS. 1944 Baltimore engineer (1896-1949): annotated
handwritten and typewritten manuscripts of Straus's The Palingenesis of Geoffrey
Ganbado and Other Reflections (Baltimore: Alumni Relations Office of Johns Hopkins
Univer- sity, 1972) along with a copy of the published book; a speech given by Straus for
the dedication of the John Boswell Whitehead Hall at Johns Hopkins University; an
untitled play; untitled poems; two newspaper articles, one discussing improvements to
horse racing (1940) and one urging a monthly lottery of war bonds (1942). 22 items, ca.
1940-72
STRAWBRIDGE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH RECORDS, MS. 1799
Baltimore church: six parish registers with membership lists and records of marriages and
baptisms, 1843-1919; two membership roll books, 1920- 50; one volume of marriages,
baptisms, and funerals, 1930-5 1; two church guest books, 1944-53; marriage licenses
and certificates, 1889-1913; correspondence, mostly about membership transfers, 18911944; treasurer's reports, 1941-44; visitation list, 1940; Sunday school rolls, ca. 1943;
typescript history of the church covering the years 1836-1932; reports and letters of the
finance campaign of the Maryland Council of Churches, 1939-41; treasurer's reports of
the Women's Foreign Missionary Society, 1930-40; survey of the local neighborhood
conducted by the church; audit, 1954; and some official records of the national church,
1940-46. 7 boxes, 1843-1954
STREETER COLLECTION, MS.1056 Three MS. works by Sebastian Ferris Streeter
(1810-1864). The Susque- hannocks, in their Connections with the Colonies of Maryland,
Delaware and Pennsylvania, and with the Iroquois and other aboriginal tribes (c. 600
pp.), 1857. New Albion and its Proprietary; Sir Edmund Nowden (283 pp.), n. d.
Maryland Two Hundred Years Ago (c. 60 pp.), 1852 (published in Maryland Historical
Society Pre-Fund Publications, Vol. 1, 15). 3 vols., 1852, 1857, and n. d.
STRICKER AND BEATTY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.790 Receipt book of the Baltimore
firm of John Stricker (1758-1825) and James Beatty (c. 1770-1851). Receipts for
payments made by them for wheat and flour bought from numerous growers, and for
various services including haulage, shoemaking. The identification of the particular John
Stricker and James Beatty concerned is tentative. 1 vol., 1789-1807.
STRICKER LETTERBOOK, MS.789 Volume with copies of letters written by General
John Stricker (1758- 1825) while serving as Naval Agent. Correspondence is mainly with
Secre- taries of the Navy Robert Smith and Paul Hamilton, but includes some to various
merchants and ships' captains. Subjects include building and outfitting of vessels, naval
supplies. 1 vol., 1804-1823.
STRICKER MEMOIR, MS.794 MS. notes prepared by John Stricker, Jr. (1800-1837) on
the biography of his father, General John Stricker (1758-1825). The memoir is written in
a small notebook of John Stricker, Jr., and continued on the fly leaf of a printed work by
General Stricker, A Sketch of the Life and Character of Marcus Tullius Cicero,
Baltimore, 1835. Notes on other members of the family are included. Letter of Stella
Coles of Atlanta, Georgia, descendant of John Stricker Coles, concerning family history,
n. d. 1 vol., 1835-1837, and n. d.
STRICKER PAPERS, MS.1435 Letters to General John Stricker during and after the
British assault on Wash- ington, D. C., August, 1814. Orders of General Samuel Smith
(1752-1839) and reports from officers on duty near Bladensburg. Among correspondents
are Robert Patterson, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Sterrett, Captain Henry Thompson. 30
items, 1814.
STROBEL FAMILY PAPERS, MS.1205 Genealogical and personal items relating to the
Strobel, Tarbert, Winks, Moss, and Jenkins families. Include wills, deeds, marriage
certificates, and family Bible records relating especially to Mary [Strobel] Tarbert, Henry
Strobel, and John P. Strobel. 8 items, 1808-1941.
STROCK ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.793 Daybook kept in German by Michael Strock,
listing sales of grain, 1810- 1821. A few entries in English by William Strock son), 18391840. Loca- tion of Strock business unknown. 1 vol., 1810-1821, 1839-1840.
STUART PAPERS, MS. 2141 Letters from James Stuart and David Stuart, soldiers in the
United States Army in New Mexico and the Southwest, to their sister, Mary Cassin
Stuart, and their cousin, Charles C. Stuart, both of Patapsco Neck in Baltimore County
about camp life and skirmishes with Apaches and Navahoes, 1852-59; a letter from
David Stuart to his father Edward Hume Stuart, and two letters about the financial
dispute between David Stuart and Calvert Stuart, 1859; directions from Eliza A. Hopkins
about disposition of her estate, 1867. 14 items, 1852-59, 1867
STUART, SUSAN WILSON, ALBUM, MS. 1757 Album with nature engravings by A.
B. Durand and poetry by Stuart: engravings and poetry portray the Delaware Water Gap,
the Wiehawkin in New Jersey, and the Catskill Mountains; poem by Alexander Hamilton
Handy. 1 vol., 1834
STUMP-FORWOOD EXERCISE BOOKS, MS.796 Exercise books used by Kezia C.
Stump, Rachel Cooper Stump, and Wil- liam Stump Forwood (1830-1892), some of them
at Darlington Academy. Contain examples of penmanship, accounting, mathematics. 11
vols., 1821-1846.
STUMP, JOHN, PAPERS, MS. 1706 Merchant of Baltimore and Perry Point, Cecil
County (1754-1828): deeds to Baltimore land, 1791-1804; letters about various law suits,
1828; accounts and letters about the sales of herring, wheat, and fishing supplies by John
Stump through Stump and Loney, Baltimore commission merchants, 1822-28; bill from
Dickinson College in Pennsylvania for the tuition of Stump's ward, John Price. John
Stump, Jr., son of above: letters from his nephew Henry Stump about legal matters and
his 1849 trip to the California gold fields, 1836- 50; papers related to the quartering of
Union troops on his farm, 1861-65. H. Arthur Stump (1858-1934): his nomination to the
Baltimore City Court of Appeals in the 1890s; starting a stud farm for coach horses,
1895-97. 1 box,1791-1897
STUMP, WILLIAM, ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.932 A note, February, 1890, in this
volume, made by William Stump Forwood of Darlington, Maryland, states the accounts
in the volume to be those of his grandmother, Mrs. Duckett Stump (1775-1869), kept for
her husband, William (1764-1831). Include memoranda of payments to and hiring of
farm hands, sale of farm produce. 1 vol., 1796-1797.
SUDLER PAPERS, MS.726 Papers of Thomas Sudler, lawyer of West Over, Somerset
County, Mary- land. Include poetry, receipts, deeds and divisions of land, indentures,
wills, miscellaneous real estate papers, grocery catalogue, auction tickets, order sheets
and advertisements for grain and fertilizer. Personal and business letters, account books
for wills and family business, 1837-1849. 1 box, 1811-1878.
SUDSBURG, JOSEPH M., PAPERS, MS. 2091 Letters from George R. Graham (18441908) to Joseph M. Sudsburgh (1827-1901), both members of the Antietam Battlefield
Commission of Maryland: efforts of the commission to erect a memorial in honor of the
Marylanders who fought at Antietam; its funding; selection of a design; procurement of
workmen and materials; preparations for a dedication ceremony. 35 items, 1898-1900
SULLIVAN, THOMAS, GAUGING RECORD, MS. 2375 Volume entitled "A Treatise
of Practical Gauging," written by Thomas Sullivan, a mathematics teacher, with
instructions and exercises for use of the slide rule and gauging rod. 1 vol., 1795-97
SUSQUEHANNA BRIDGE AND BANK COMPANY MINUTE BOOK, MS.837
Proceedings of the Susquehanna Bridge and Bank Company, Port Deposit, Cecil County.
Include list of directors appointed, 1815, rules of the company, minutes of meetings of
the directors, details of financial transactions. 1 vol., 1815-1831.
SUSQUEHANNA SHIPPING COMPANY ACCOUNT BOOK MS. 2393 Business of
Lapidum in Harford County, Maryland: entries for the shipping of sugar, molasses, rum,
rice, wheat, tobacco, coffee, tea, salt, cheese, chocolate, and pottery; references to John
Stump, Henry Stump, Henry Hollingsworth, Benjamin Fleetwood, William Snodgrass,
and Skip- with Coale. Photocopies only; permission for publication must be obtained
from owners of originals. 1 vol., 1774-76
SUTER COLLECTION, MS. 2346 Research materials from Henry B. Suter, Howard
Park (Baltimore: Howard Park Civic Association, Inc., 1971), a history of the northwest
Baltimore neighborhood. 20 items, 1967-71
SUTRO, ROSE AND OTTILIE, PAPERS, MS. 1867 Rose Sutro (d. 1957) and Ottilie
Sutro (b. 1872), originators of the two- piano recital ("duo-piano"): papers and
correspondence about the Society for the Foundation of a National Conservatory of
Music, 1917-22; papers of the Wednesday Club; papers of the "Salon Sutro," 1928-30;
miscellaneous correspondence of the Sutro family, 1890s; biographical sketches of the
Sutro sisters by Leonard Liebling; two volumes of scrapbooks, one of their press notices
and recital programs (1894-1931) and the other of newspaper clippings about their
performances in Europe and the United States (1911-30). 1 box, 1890-1930
SUTTON NOTEBOOK, MS.797 Commonplace book of Daniel Sutton, English Quaker,
including maxims and reflections on William Penn; an account of the life of Elizabeth
Ash- bridge; thoughts on the method of prayer; extracts from the journal of John Griffith.
1 vol., ? c. 1815.
SWANN, THOMAS, PAPERS, MS. 1763 Correspondence of Thomas Swann (ca. 180683), director and president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (1848), and
other persons connected with the company: correspondents include William H. Trimble,
William McKim, Louis McLane (past president of the B & 0), Benjamin H. Latrobe, Jr.,
and J. H. Carter; Swann's desire to expand the B & 0 route west of Cumberland,
Maryland through West Virginia to the Ohio River; financial and personal matters.
Pedley, 74-78, 236, 623 37 items, 1847-53, 1873
SWANN, THOMAS, PAPERS, MS. 1826 Personal and business papers of Thomas
Swann (ca. 1806-83), president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Board of Directors,
1848-5 1: incoming letters from relatives and business correspondents discussing family
news, financial and real estate transactions, and railroad matters; Swann's letters to
Robert Gilmor, trustee of Elizabeth Sherlock's estate, discussing family, financial, and
political topics; copies and drafts of Swann's outgoing business letters concerning the B
& 0 railroad; deeds of trust, property indenture, and manumission of slave Ramey Neale,
1852; Swann's accounts with his architect and overseer; financial statements for the B &
0 main stem, Washington branch, and board expenses; receipts for a variety of purchases,
subscriptions, and services; annual and special reports to stockholders and various
committees on B & 0 organization, administration, expansion, and finances; the 1852
annual reports of the Northwestern Virginia and Marietta and Cincinnati Railroads;
speeches and writings of Swann on B & 0 maintenance, tariff, western expansion, the
terminus for the Ohio line, finances, Maryland state involvement with the B & 0,
Maryland and Baltimore resources and trade development and potential, coal trade, Whig
politics, the role of slavery in the American economy, and liberty. 6 boxes, 1815-86
SWANN, THOMAS, PAPERS, MS. 1826.1 Business papers of Thomas Swann (ca.
1806-83), president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, 1848-53: letters
concerning an investment in a silver mine, B & 0 departmental expenses, and a reply to a
Wall StreetJournal article on railroad tariffs; resolution by Northwestern Virginia
Railroad Company to express board sentiments on Swann's retirement from the
presidency of the company; financial reports; notes by Swann on board regulations and
stock dividends and a proposal to the Virginia legislature setting date for commencement
of Northwestern Vir- ginia railroad service; a letter to William G. Harrison, president of
the B & 0, about architectural services; a report by Swann on a fire at Saint Paul's
Church; a map of railway lines owned and controlled by Southern Railway Security
Company, 187 1. 14 items, 1851-71
SZOLD, BENJAMIN, PAPERS, MS.798 Papers of Rabbi Benjamin Szold (1831-1902)
of Obeb Shalom Congrega- tion from 1853-1893. Include several bills, MS. pages of
biblical extracts, psalms. MS. copy of a biblical history for children written in German by
Szold. Many copies of a sermon on the death of President Lincoln by Szold. Personal
letters to Szold. Copyrights for a prayer book by him. Letter to Szold from Moses
Monteflore, 1884. 1 box, 1853-20th century.
SZOLD, BENJAMIN, PAPERS, MS. 2175 Baltimore rabbi's (1828-1902) certificates of
matriculation and studies at the University of Breslau, Germany (now in Wroclaw,
Poland) in philosophy, history, and oriental languages. Pedley, 1499 1 box,1855-58
SZOLD, HENRIETTA, COLLECTION, MS. 2399 Letters to Szold (1860-1945) from
Frances L. Turnbull, Louisa C. Osborne Houghton, and Annie Leakin Sioussat on social
events, 1893, 1902, 1936; memo about the Women's Literary Club, 1893; letter from
Grace Turnbull to Alexandra Lee Levin, 1972. 7 items, 1893, 1902, 1936, 1972
TALBOT COUNTY DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATES RECORD BOOK, MS.1471
Record book (MS. copy) of distribution of estates, Talbot County, Mary- land. Shows
executor or administrator by whom the estates were distributed. Indexed. 1 vol., 17511776.
TALBOT COUNTY INDENTURES AND DEEDS, MS.1484 Collection of indentures
and deeds to land, Talbot County, Maryland. Tracts involved include Troth's Addition,
Powell's Patent, Kingston, Wales, Sutton. Principals include Daniel Powell and his wife
(1707), William Dickinson (1707), Howell Powell (1649), John Whittington (1649),
Nicholas Holmes (1674), John Dickinson (1667), Thomas Powell (1663), Henry
Alexander (1667), Thomas Weanning (1664), Frances Armstrong (1727), John Alexander
(1726), Samuel Dickinson (1727), Andrew Skinner (1663), Edward Lloyd (1663, 1665),
John Preston (1740). 12 items, 1649-1740.
TALBOT COUNTY LAND RECORDS, MS. 2330 Talbot County deputy surveyor
certificate book: reports to the surveyor general for official land records; names of
property owners; descriptions of property locations and boundaries; alphabetical index to
volume for 1662-66. Pedley, 757, 982, 1501, 1503 4 vols., 1659-82
TALBOT COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES, MS.801 Notebook containing MS. copies
of Talbot County marriage licenses, apparently made from the original records of John
Leeds, clerk of Talbot County. Copies may have been made by John Bozman Kerr,
whose name occurs in the back of the volume (1870). 1 vol., 1738-1750 (1870).
TALBOT COUNTY SURVEY BOOK, MS.1595 Survey book for Talbot County, 16671726. Entries up to 1689 made by William Coursey. At this date the hand changes and
later additions were probably made by William Turbutt, Surveyor for Talbot County, or
by his deputy, Philemon Hems1ey. Area covered includes what are now portions of
Queen Anne's and Kent Counties. 1 vol., 1667-1726.
TALBOTT LETTERS, MS.799 Letters, articles, general correspondence, mainly relating
to the genealogical research of Ida M. Shirk on the Talbott family. Bulk of collection is
letters to Ida M. Shirk and William J. McClellan on Talbott genealogy from various
members of the family. 3 boxes, c. 1899-1912.
TALBOTT SCRAPBOOK, MS.872 Clippings concerning the Talbotts, Leverings, and
other Baltimore families. Items on William Talbott (1824-1915), Member of Congressdeath notices, wedding announcements, and social news. 1 vol., 1900-1930.
TANEY PAPERS, MS.800 Letters to Roger Brooke Taney (1777-1864) from Andrew
Jackson, Francis Scott Key, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Edward Livingston, A.
Stevenson, John Forsyth, F. 0. Blair, Henry Clay, John A. Campbell, Thomas H. Benton, Martin Van Buren. Some letters from Taney and correspondence between other
persons. 1 vol. (36 items), 1825-1871.
TANGIER STEAMBOAT COMPANY ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.802 Account book
showing charges for freight shipped for various customers from Baltimore to Prince
George's and Somerset Counties by the Tangier Steamboat Company. 1 vol., 1855-1856.
TAVEAU MANUSCRIPTS, MS.803 Collection of the poetry of Augustin Louis Taveau
(1828-c. 1886). Includes two typescripts of Montezuma (c. 270 pp. each). MS. of
Montezuma in seven parts, possibly in Taveau's band. The Conquest of Granada for Boys
(MS., n. d., apparently unfinished). Printed edition of Taveau's Poems, vol. 1
(Montezuma), New York, G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1884. 2 boxes, c. 1883-1885.
TAYLOR ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.804 Vols. 1-3, journals of Everard Taylor, Calvert
County merchant, 174 ( ? 1747. Show sales of food, fabrics, and household articles to
numerous persons including William Allen, Robert Brooke, Charles Clagett, Gideon
Dare, James and William Dawkins, Robert Gardner, John and William Cray, Samuel
Griffin, John Hungerford, James John Mackall, Barrington Pardo, John Parran, William
Sharpless, Robert and William Sollers, Dr. James Somervell, and John Wilkinson. Vols.
4-5, journals of Dr. James Mackall Taylor, Calvert County physician, showing visits and
prescriptions to numerous patients including William D. Brome, Basil Brooke, Nathaniel
Dare, James Duke, Charles Gantt, George Gray, Captain Thomas Hellen, Eleanor
Hungerford, John Mackall, Alexander Parran, Walter Smith, Michael Taney, and Kidd
Turner, 1802-1816. 5 vols., 174 ( ? ) -1747, 1802-1816.
TAYLOR, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, PAPERS, MS. 1863 Taylor's (1840-1919) career in
the Union army (Second Maryland Regiment, Veteran Volunteers) during the Civil War,
National Volunteer Reserve and the Spanish-American War including letters to Taylor
from ten men desiring to participate in his regiment and information about the captured
Spanish cannon in the Towson Courthouse yard; correspondence and newspaper
clippings about the Antietam Battlefield Commission, the monument to Maryland
soldiers at Antietam, and circulars and minutes of the commission; manuscripts of
Taylor's history of the Second Maryland Volunteer Infantry and John Pope's history of
the Second Maryland in the Army of Virginia; eight scrapbooks compiled by Taylor of
newspaper clippings about his service on the Board of Election Supervisors and Board of
Commissioners for Baltimore County, politics in that county, the Grand Army of the
Republic Club, Union Veterans Association, the Maryland monument at Chickamauga,
and Chattanooga National Park, 1871-78 and 1897-1912. Register available. 8 boxes,
1861-1912
TAYLOR, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, PAPERS, MS. 2197 Letters, mainly to Taylor
(1840-1919), about his command of the Second Regiment Infantry, Maryland Volunteers,
Company B, his postwar career in local government, and work with veterans' groups;
muster rolls, payrolls, invoices, and inventories of the regiment; few items pertaining to
the Taylor family. 5 boxes, 1856-1914
TAYLOR, JOHN, PAPERS, MS.1437 Correspondence between John Taylor, fireman on
the U. S. steam frigate Mississippi and his father, Robert Taylor (1795-1863), Baltimore
commission merchant, during a cruise of the naval squadron in which John served in the
Mediterranean, 1849-1851. Short exchange of letters between John Taylor and Priscilla
C. Nutting of Tracys Landing, 1855. 21 items, 1849-1851, 1855.
TAYLOR, MATTHEW, PAPERS, MS.1436 Correspondence of Matthew Taylor of
Baltimore, deeds to land in the city. Petition from the citizens of Baltimore nominating
Matthew Taylor as Master of Lexington Market. Certificates from the Mayor of
Baltimore appointing Taylor as Lieutenant in the Western District Night Watch, 18511852. Last will and testament of Thomas Henning, 1830. 15 items, 1830-1886.
TAYLOR, NANNIE, CORRESPONDENCE, MS.1413 Letters to Miss Nannie Taylor
from various correspondents, many of whom had come under her care in the Civil War.
Include her brothers; her uncle, R. L. Mackell; R. Minor; Harold Alston (later killed,
1865). Correspond- ence with Harold Alston's mother, Mrs. A. L. Trollope, and her
second husband, Rev. John J. Trollope, in Herefordshire, England, chiefly concerning
Alston's death. Drafts of letters from Miss Taylor are included in some cases. 56 items, c.
1865-1867.
TAYLOR, ROBERT, PAPERS, MS.1438 Letters and bills of Robert Taylor (1795-1863)
and his family. Deeds to land in Baltimore. Taylor's marriage certificate, 1827. Accounts
from Balti- more merchants, citizenship papers, family correspondence. Business letters
of Benjamin W. Stone to his brother, March-April, 1861. 67 items, 1827-1903.
TAYLOR SCRAPBOOKS, MS.971 Newspaper clippings, calling and greeting cards,
mainly pertaining to the Gary, Taylor, and Black families, collected by Mrs. Robert C.
Taylor. Material on social functions, including the McKinley Inaugural Ball; invitations; articles on World War I; social activities to benefit the war effort; art work, place
cards, and miscellaneous ephemera. 5 vols., c. 1890-1920.
TAYLOR, WILLIAM, PAPERS, MS.1439 Letters to William Taylor, Baltimore
merchant, mainly consisting of his correspondence with William Prentiss concerning debt
owed by Prentiss and improvements to property in Alexandria, Virginia, offered as
security. Some accounts and letters dealing with Taylor's shipments to Silvanus Bourne
of Amsterdam. 30 items, 1797-1807.
TAYLOR, WILLIAM WALLACE, LETTERBOOK, MS.808 Letterbook of William
Wallace Taylor (1769-1832) containing copies of his letters to various correspondents.
Volume continued from September, 1832 (death of William Wallace Taylor) by his son,
R. A. Taylor (probably Robert Alexander Taylor, 1812-1901). Correspondence is mainly
financial in nature and deals with real estate, mineral investmentg, ancl tho liquidation of
the estate of William Wallace Taylor. 1 vol., 1830-1840.
THEATRE PLAYBILL COLLECTION, MS. 2415 Printed playbills for Thomas Wall's
Maryland Company of Comedians which performed at the Theatre in Annapolis in 1781
and at the New Theatre in Baltimore in 1782, with manuscript notations of the performances' proceeds; printed playbills for Wignell and Reinagle's Philadel- phia Company
which performed in Baltimore in 1795; the rules governing the Maryland Company of
Comedians and the rules applying to benefits performed in the Baltimore theatre; lists of
the plays with their gross proceeds; 1782 newspaper notices and reviews. Lynn Haims,
"First American Theatre Contracts: Wall and Lyndsay's Maryland Company of
Comedians, and the Annapolis, Fells Point, and Baltimore Theatres, 1781-1783," Theatre
Survey 17 (November 1976): 179- 194 describes and prints a segment of this collection.
1 box,1781-96
THEOBALD, DR. SAMUEL, SCRAPBOOK, MS.953 Civil War clippings collected by
Dr. Samuel Theobald (1846-1930), including death notices of General Thomas
"Stonewall' Jackson. Bulk of material concerns the Confederacy. 1 vol., 1861-1864.
THIRTEEN CYCLES RECORD BOOKS, MS.815 Volumes recording meetings, trips,
and other activities of the Thirteen Cycles Club, Baltimore. 2 vols., 1894-1899.
THOM PAPERS, MS. 2339 Notebook, 1923, of Mary Gordon Thom (1892-1975)
containing recipes, nutritional information, and notes from a home economics class;
scrapbook of newspaper clippings on agricultural topics and cooking maintained by J. C.
Thom, 1858-61 and De Courcy Wright Thom, 1934. 2 vols., 1858-1934
THOMAS, ALBAN G., PAPERS, MS. 2244 Letter of Alban G. Thomas (1843-1928) to
his brother describing a Confederate raid on a store in Sandy Spring, Maryland and the
death of a Captain Bowie of Prince George's County, 1864; two letters, 1914 and 1915, to
Thomas reminiscing about this battle; two letters from Richard Thomas, possibly to
Alban G. Thomas, about financial matters, troop movements, and the likelihood of a
battle near Baltimore, 1864. Photocopies only; location of originals unknown. 5 items,
1864, 1914-15
THOMAS ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.810 Household, personal, and garden expenses of
Mrs. George Thomas at Mattapany, St. Mary's County, Maryland. 1 vol., 1870-1872.
THOMAS, DANIEL M., PAPERS, MS. 1970.2 Thomas family of West River,
Maryland: correspondence of Daniel M. Thomas (1827-1913) about family affairs,
vacation trips, the riot in Baltimore in April 1861, the occupation of Baltimore by the
Union Army (1861-65), and the conditions in Maryland during the Civil War with many
references to the treatment of Southern sympathizers; bills of lading; land records;
manumission records; poetry; wills. Register available. 4 boxes, 1674-1938
THOMAS DIARY, MS.814 Diary kept by Elizabeth [Todhunter] Thomas while on a tour
of Europe, 1836-1837. Contains detailed accounts of activities, cultural experiences;
observations of customs and peoples; reflections and historical information gathered in
England, France, and Italy. 2 vols., 1836-1837.
THOMAS, EDWIN, PAPERS, MS.1520 Deeds, wills, and business papers of members
of the Thomas family, 1798- 1891. Material on Edwin Thomas (d. 1879) includes will,
1878, estate accounts with Selina Thomas as executrix. Material of James H. Thomas
(1792-1845), includes will, 1845, to Isabella Thomas, land papers concerning land in
Baltimore (Fell's Point, Strawberry Alley), business papers, 1840, and miscellaneous
items. Other material includes title deeds, specification of workmanship and materials
for a house on South Broadway (n. d.), inventory of the house of Susannah Muskett (n.
d.). c. 50 items, 1798-1891, and n. d.
THOMAS, GEORGE P., PAPERS, MS. 2170 Baltimore City collector (1828-87): the
payment of city bailiffs; a controversial resignation order in the department of the city
collector; a request for a donation to the Democratic Conservative Party of Baltimore,
1877. 7 items, 1876-78
THOMAS, G. W., REGISTER, MS.816 A private register of the Rev. George W.
Thomas's pastoral activities at St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church, Worthington
Valley, 1894-1898; also at St. Paurs, Point of Rocks, and St. Luke's Chapel, Adamstown,
Frederick County, 1899-1911. 1 vol., 1894-1911.
THOMAS, JOHN CHEW, PAPERS, MS. 2139 Two deeds of manumission issued by
John Chew Thomas (I 764-1836) of Anne Arundel County, 1812 and 1818; a list for the
assessor, 1804. 3 items, 1804-18
THOMAS, JOHN L., PAPERS, MS.1521 Large collection of the papers of the John L.
Thomas and Jacob W. Hugg families of Baltimore, 1830-1891. Material deals mainly
urith business affairs (shipping) but also includes some items of a political nature.
Principal members of the Hugg family concerned are Sue, Marion, Jacob W. (18011870), and Jacob, Jr. Period covered is 1830s-1890s. The Thomas papers mainly concern
the career of John L. Thomas (1835-1893), 1857-1890s, and a few relate to William S.
Thomas, 1890-1891. Boxes 1 through 8 concern the Hugg family, and boxes 9 through
18 the John L. Thomas family. The following list refers to box numbers. 1. Account
books and ledgers of Jacob W. Hugg, 1850-1870. 2. Shipping information and
correspondence of Jacob W. Hugg, 1839-1859. 3. Letters of the Hugg family, 1835-1899,
with later MS. abstracts. 4. A port invoice of shipments to Robert Purviance, 1770;
diaries, copy-books, account books, 1830s-1890s. 5. Autograph books, diaries, and
cookbooks of Sue and Maggie Hugg, 1850s-1860s. 6. Account books, copies of letters,
1880s-1890s. 7. Family diaries and notebooks, 1830s-1890s. 8. Miscellaneous group of
letters, wills, freight lists, marketing data, correspondence of Jacob W. Hugg, insurance
papers, correspondence of Maggie, Lena, and Emma Hugg, 1860s. 9. Diaries of John L.
Thomas, 1857-1893, and William S. Thomas, 1890-1891. 10. Incoming letters, 18531921, some describing events in the Civil War. 11. Account books, 1880s-1890s. 12.
Letters asking for the retention of John L. Thomas as Collector of the Port of Baltimore,
1881; account book, Collector of Customs, 1870s; Custom House correspondence, 1880s.
13. Arithmetic book, autograph book; minutes of Baldwin Manufacturing Company,
1890s. 14. Legal correspondence, 1890s, and volume of clippings on the death of John L.
Thomas, 1893. 15. Clippings on excursions taken by Congressmen, 1866, 1867, and
scrapbooks of clippings, 1880s. 16. Legal correspondence, 1877-1884; Treasury
Department correspondence, 1870-1873; political correspondence, 1860s-1870s. 17. Two
scrapbooks with menus and other souvenirs, 1880s; clippings of Pen-Mar and Blue Ridge
Summit, Pennsylvania. 18. Two scrapbooks with autograph letters of political
personalities, 1870s-1880s. 18 boxes, 1770,1830-1921.
THOMAS, JOHN L., PAPERS-SHIPS' LOGS, MS.1521.1 Collection of ships' logs and
journals, some very brief, either of ships belonging to Jacob W. Hugg, or logs acquired
by John L Thomag su Collootor of the Port of Baltimore. Maggie V. Hugg logs, 1842,
1862-1863, 1864, 1866- 1867, 1868, 1872-1873, 1877-1878; account, 1867-1868;
abstract of journal, 1862, private journal, 1862-1863. Barque Marion log, 1857; private
journal, 1861-1862; journals, 1858, 1859-1860; abstract of journal, 1859-1860; cargo list,
1859. Cornelia L. Beaven log and journal 1858, and cargo accounts. Robert C. Wright
journal, 1865-1866. Logs of Comet, 1812-1813, Squirrel, 1806, United States,
1827,1831, Eugenia, 1828, Virginia, 1831, Amazon, 1833, Spirit of '76, 1855, Plato,
1821, London Packet, 1823. 2 boxes and 2 pkgs., 1806-1878.
THOMAS, KATE, PAPERS, MS.1440 Letters from Severn Teackle Wallis (1816-1894)
to Mrs. Kate Thomas while he was a prisoner at Fort Warren, Boston, 1862. Several
letters from George Moore, British Consul at Richmond, Virginia, regarding the seizure
of Mrs. Thomas's trunk. 20 items, 1861-1863.
THOMAS SCRAPBOOK, MS.813 Volume of miscellaneous clippings collected by Miss
Kate Thomas of Cremona, St. Mary's County. Mainly includes verse and Civil War
material. 1 vol., c. 1865-1900.
THOMAS SCRAPBOOKS, MS.812 Volumes of newspaper clippings concerning
activities at Emmanuel Church, Alpin Ridge, Elmira, New York, and reports on sermons
by its rector, Rev. Lawrence Buckley Thomas. Marginal notations, possibly in the hand
of Rev. Thomas. 2 vols., 1897-1901.
THOMAS THEOLOGICAL COMMONPLACE BOOK, MS.809 Commonplace book of
Lawrence Buckley Thomas (1848-1914) containing entries on various theological
subjects. 1 vol., 1874-1885.
THOMPSON ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.811 Ledger of George Thompson, storekeeper at
Williamsport, Maryland, selling general merchandise. Lists prices in great detail. Items
sold include foodstuffs. 1 vol., 1883-1891.
THOMPSON COMMONPLACE BOOK, MS.817 Commonplace book of Benjamin
Thompson, English iron manufacturer, pertaining to manufacturing processes in
Yorkshire, 19th century. Drawings of furnaces and machinery. Family records of
Thompsons. 1 vol., c. 1820-1864.
THOMPSON DIARIES, MS.820 Diaries kept by Henry Thompson (1774-1837),
merchant and owner of Clifton (now Clifton Park), Baltimore. Describe home life, social
events, weather, places visited, and occasionally refer to his political opinions. Diaries for
the years 1808-1811, and 1823 are not included in the series. 9 vols., 1802-1836.
THOMPSON, HENRY FENWICK, PAPERS, MS.819 Material compiled by Henry
Fenwick Thompson (1830-1910), includes items on church history (list of Church of
England clergy in Maryland before 1775, with full details; information on various
parishes). Proceedings of Council, 1692-1750, concerning St. Paurs Parish, Baltimore
County. Extracts from records on Margaret Brent (fl. 1636). Material on Maryland trade
(2 vols.). Action against the ship Looking Glass, 1640s, with material on trade (2 vols.).
Genealogical data on Dorsey, Ridgely, Carroll, and other families. Notes on the Joppa
area. Clippings concerning the proper spelling of the name of Anne Arundel. Extracts
from the Maryland Gazette, 1746-1762. Notes and miscellaneous material on the case of
Cloberry vs. Claiborne, and on the Thompson family. Notes on St. Anne's Church,
Annapolis. Notes on and print of Congress Hall. Biographical sketches of members of the
Continental Congress by Henry F. Thompson. 9 boxes, c. 1636-1900.
THOMPSON, HENRY O., PAPERS, MS.821 Transcripts of letters between Dr. Charles
Carroll (1691-1755) and Charles Carroll the Barrister (1723-1783), while the latter was in
England studying law. Letters from both Carrolls concerning business, land surveys,
shipments, and bills. The transcripts were made by Henry 0. Thompson, 1879. 1 vol.,
1752-1769 (1879).
THOMPSON, HUGH, PAPERS, MS.990 Papers of Hugh Thompson (1760-1826),
Baltimore merchant. Include bills, receipts, and correspondence with London and Dublin
merchants, as well as with customers in the United States. Included are letters from
Robert Oliver, George Law, John Gordon, Baring Brothers, David Steuart, Hall Harrison.
1 box, 1813-1824.
THOMPSON, JAMES, ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.823 Records of James Thompson,
Baltimore commission merchant. Vol. 1, policies on ships and cargoes, 1833-1835, with
more than three thousand entries, fully indexed. Vol. 2, daybook for purchases and sales
of chemicals and drugs, 1837-1844, including many entries relating to Philadelphia and
New York firms. Keeper of this volume unidentified. 2 vols., 1833-1844.
THOMPSON, JAMES, PAPERS, MS.1442 Business papers of James Thompson (d.
1836), Baltimore commission merchant. Include miscellaneous bills and receipts for
materials purchased, letters from merchants in other sections of the United States and
abroad. Papers of James Thompson as trustee of the estate of Dr. Henry Bennet, 18291834 (18 items). Business papers of George Law (1785-1848), commission merchant,
William S. Thompson, and others. Miscellaneous Thomp- son family correspondence (53
items). c. 360 items, 1814-1836.
THOMPSON PAPERS, MS.1441 Letters to Captain Henry Thompson (1774-1837),
commander of the Ist Baltimore Troop, Maryland Militia, concerning the dissolution of
the organization, rebuilding, etc. 32 items, 1812-1813.
THOMPSON, DR. SAMUEL A., PAPERS, MS. 1720 Business and legal papers, mostly
about land, of Doctor Thompson (d. ca. 1843) of Queen Anne's County. Family estate
papers of Richard Thompson and Sarah Thompson. 10 items, 1812-43
THOMPSON, W. S., ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.825 Records of William Silver
Thompson (1823-1894), Baltimore druggist and chemist. Vol. 1, administration account
for the estate of George W. Andrews, 1877-1879, former partner in the firm of Andrews
& Thompson. Vol. 2, daily expenses, 1888-1895, including marketing, laundry, clothing,
contributions. 2 vols., 1877-1895.
THOMPSON, WINFIELD SCOTT, PAPERS, MS. 2127 Letters from John William
Thompson (1842-63) of the Maryland Battery of the Confederate Army to his brother,
Winfield Scott Thompson (1838-99), about troop headquarters and movements in
Richmond and Fredericksburg; letters to Winfield Scott Thompson about the death of
John William Thompson from typhus, 1863. 9 items, 1862-63
THOMSEN-CATHCART PAPERS, MS.822 Vol. 1, autograph book of Emily Thomsen,
1869. Vol. 2, testimonials to A. Roszel Cathcart (1848-1928) as President of the Board of
Fire Commis- sioners, Baltimore, 1898. 2 vols., 1869, 1898.
313th INFANTRY RECORD BOOK, MS.826 Illuminated vellum volume with list of
dead of 313th U. S. Infantry, 79th Division, American Expeditionary Forces. 1 vol.,
1917-1919.
313th INFANTRY, 79th DIVISION, WORLD WAR I SCRAPBOOK, MS.1523
Scrapbook made by Major John Elliot covering the activities of the 313th Infantry, 79th
Division, in World War I, 1917-1919. Also items relating to Major Elliot's service on the
Mexican Border, 1916. 1 vol., 1916-1919.
TIDEWATER LEVELS-BALTIMORE TO HARRISBURG, MS.1568 MS. account by
T. H. Poppleton, July-August, 1823, of levels of tidewater at locations from Baltimore to
Harrisburg Bridge, Pennsylvania. 1 vol., 1823.
TIFFANY PAPERS, MS.1443 Miscellaneous correspondence of Tiffany family; includes
Israel Thorndike to his son, Israel, 1801; George P. Tiffan)es correspondence with Josiah
Quincy, President of Harvard, 1848; letter of Daniel Webster to 0. C. Tif- fany, February
15, 1851; notes and letters by Edward Everett, 1846-1848. Confirmation of arms to
Thorndike family, 1809. 13 items, 1801-1867.
TILGHMAN ALBUM, MS.829 Album of verse copied from various sources, owned by
Miss Elizabeth Tilghman. 1 vol., 19th century.
TILGHMAN, JAMES, PAPERS, MS.1444 Miscellaneous family correspondence of the
Tilghman family, especially James Tilghman (1793-1845) and Richard Cooke Tilghman.
Various topics include supply of wheat, legal matters, family affairs. Included is a
receipt, 1763, signed by Tench Tilghman, and a social note of John Pendleton Kennedy.
25 items, 1739-1847.
TILGHMAN NOTEBOOK, MS.1059 Notebook of legal precedents, kept by a member
of the Tilghman family, possibly Richard, c. 1740-1750. Most of the decisions recorded
refer to the legal practice of James Tilghman and all relate to Maryland. 1 vol., c. 17401750.
TILGHMAN PAPERS, MS. 1967 Letters, 1857-1908, addressed to Ann Margaretta
Tilghman Marye from A. Stuart Marye, Henrietta Maria Tilghman, Anna Maria Tilghman, Tench Tilghman, Robert Lloyd Tilghman, Ella Sophia Tilghman, and Sarah
Charnberlaine Tilghman about news of friends and relatives, social events, business
matters, and related affairs; letters, 1842-46, addressed to Tench Tilghman primarily
from his wife, Henrietta Maria Kerr Tilghman, about accounts and cost of maintaining
the "Plirrihimmon" estate while Tench Tilghman was transacting business in Annapolis
and Baltimore; diary, 1859-65, of Anna Maria Tilghman describing her travels
(Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Georgia), her activities as a teacher, and the
effects of the Civil War on her family in Maryland; journal of John Leeds Tilghman,
1858-59, describing a journey on ship from Baltimore to Florida and the conditions, the
weather, the coast of Florida, and the amusement of men on board; genealogical notes on
the Tilghman, Lloyd, Marsh, Kerr, Forman, and related families. Pedley, 1544-48 2
boxes, 1818-1930
TILGHMAN, TENCH, PAPERS, MS.1445 Commercial correspondence of Tench
Tilghman & Company, Baltimore merchant firm (connected with Robert Morris, 17831786). Bills and receipts show dealings in many different types of goods. Correspondents
are in ports in England, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and America. Papers
contain information on European markets and prices, with comments on the wheat
famine of 1784-1786. Early items include business papers of Benjamin Tasker, Jr.,
February, 1763. List of values of foreign coins in Maryland, September, 1783. Bulk of
material is 1783-1791. 372 items, 1731-1808.
TILGHMAN, WILLIAM, PAPERS, MS.1446 Miscellaneous business papers of various
individuals, including bonds, legal opinions, statements on land disputes. Letters to
William Tilghman (1756- 1827) of Chestertown, Kent County, from Patrick Hamilton,
James Holy- day, Benjamin Ogle, and John Warden. Will and inventory of George Little,
1772-1773. Collection of letters and documents in the hand of or addressed to William
Tilghman, concerning land boundaries, the validity of old Indian deeds. Letters to various
families both before and after the Revolution. Business records of Tilghman. c. 270
items, 1732-1826.
TILLARD MEMORIAL FREE LIBRARY MINUTE BOOK, MS.828 Record of the
meetings of managers of the Tillard Memorial Free Library at Reisterstown, Maryland.
Shows their efforts to maintain and extend the use of books in the community. 1 vol.,
1891-1908.
TIMANUS ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.830 Journal and ledger of Timanus & Company,
Baltimore, with separate accounts for flour, whiskey, and fish bought and sold; also
individual accounts with dealers in Maryland and Pennsylvania towns. 1 vol., 1816-1819.
TITLING RECORD BOOKS, MS.827 Rough copies or drafts of titles issued for tracts of
land throughout Mary- land, recorded daily, with names of owners and acreages. Vol. 1,
1771. Vol. 2,1798-1801. Vol. 3,1810-1812. Vol. 4,1820-1822. 4 vols., 1771-1822.
TOBACCO CARGO RECORD BOOKS, MS.832 Detailed records of tobacco cargoes
carried from Maryland to London in the ships Brothers, Richmond, and Nancy, showing
marking, contents, and proceeds from individual hogsheads. Merchants concerned were
Christo- pher Court, Gale, Feron & Company, Joshua Johnson, Mildred & Roberts. 3
vols., 1774-1775.
TOBACCO INSPECTION LAW PROCEEDINGS, MS.843 Volume inscribed "Liber
ILP. Test B. Bordley Clerk of Balto.' Contains entries on financial accounts and bonds of
the tobacco inspectors of Balti- more County. Accounts for money due to the Crown,
accounts of the Assembly concerning tobacco inspection. (Legislation concerning the
appointment of inspectors passed by the Assembly, 1764.) 1 vol., 1743-1769.
TOBACCO WAREHOUSE BOOK, MS. 1690 Record, possibly belonging to Alexander
Douglass: tobacco received for storage; to whom assigned; hogshead markings; accounts
of the firm Forrest and Stoddert with warehouses in Dorchester, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. Letter from John Hutchinson to Alexander Douglass, 22 October 1799,
and Douglass's reply, about renting space in Vienna, Maryland for the storage of grain. 1
vol., 1783-89, 1799
TODD PAPERS, MS. 2284 Careers of Martin L. Todd (1832-95) and his sons, William
Franklin (1874-99), George D. (d. 1956), and Martin L. (d. 1945): includes marriage
certificate of Martin L. Todd and Ann Emily Cooper, 1855; three letters from Martin L.
Todd to his wife; a ship's pass; licenses for dredging, purchasing, and carrying oysters on
Maryland and Virginia waters; certificates of Todd's membership in the Maryland and
Virginia Oyster Exchange; will of Martin L. Todd, 1891; newspaper clippings about the
wreck of the schooner General E. L. F Hardcastle and William F. Todd's death, 1899;
correspondence between George D. Todd and C. B. Keeler about the wreck; notebook,
correspondence, and notes of George Todd on the Todd and Cooper genealogies. 34
items, 1839-1931
TODHUNTER PAPERS, MS.1447 Letters to Joseph Todhunter, Baltimore merchant,
concerning the trade in linens, muslins, nankeens, and other textiles. Correspondents
include Isaac Edmondson (Philadelphia), Elisha Riggs (Georgetown), John Stoddart
(Philadelphia), Robert Westwater and Joseph Whitehead (Keswick, England). 8 items,
1800-1803.
TONGUE ACCOUNT BOOKS, MS.844 Daybooks kept by Thomas Tongue, storekeeper
at Tracy's Landing, Anne Arundel County. Show sales of miscellaneous items including
food, whiskey, clothing. 2 vols., 1822, 1825.
TORREY NOTEBOOK, MS.846 Copies of lectures by Professor J. Torrey, D.D., made
by Lewis H. Wheeler. Subjects include psychology, literature. 1 vol., 1853-1858.
TOWSON AND COCKEYSVILLE ELECTRIC RAILWAY PAPERS, MS.847 Material
relating to the Towson and Cockeysville Electric Railway Com- pany, including
subscription lists for stocks, maps and deeds of tracts of land on the railway's route,
receipts and accounts, annual reports, schedules, tax forms, and miscellaneous items. c.
500 items, 1905-1923.
TOWSON, SOPHIA, PAPERS, MS. 2024 Letters of Sophia Towson to her sister-in-law
Ruth Towson: the society in Washington, D. C.; references to parties, acquaintances, and
family news with mentions of Martin Van Buren, John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, and
Winfield Scott. 36 items, 1822-43
TOWSONTOWN LAND ASSOCIATION RECORDS, MS. 2369 Auditors' reports;
meeting minutes; financial accounts; agreements for the sale of land; tax accounts; rents;
officers; interest sheets; some correspondence. 75 items, 1850-80
TRADER PAPERS, MS.1448 Collection of deeds, patents, and miscellaneous contracts
relating to the Trader family of Worcester and Somerset Counties, Maryland. 31 items,
1803-1875.
TRAVEL DIARY, MS. 848 By an unidentified Baltimore woman who travelled to
Europe with her aunt and uncle in 1858 and 1859: travels in England, Ireland, France,
and Italy; visits with relatives in Ireland and to numerous castles, museums, and
churches; a trip to the Crystal Palace and a lace factory and poor house in Ireland;
mentions concerts, operas, and lectures attended; notes foreign recognition of her
country. 1 vol., 1858-59
TRAVEL DIARY, MS. 2296 Diary, 1827, of an unknown person on a voyage from
Newcastle to Liverpool on the Algonquin and of travel experiences in England and
Ireland: seasickness; companionship of fellow passengers (who included a Mr. Ridgely
and a Mr. Carroll of Baltimore); food; visits to the Liverpool town hall, wharves and
docks, and exchange reading room; comparison of Liverpool and New York for the size
of its warehouses and the volume of business; English class consciousness; construction
of a railroad; visits to Belfast, Dublin, Londonderry, and Armagh commenting on the
scenery, churches, houses, vegetation and hospitality; relatives and other Irish families;
Irish way of life. 1 vol., 1827
TREIDE, HENRY E., COLLECTION, MS. 2376 Collection by Baltimore resident (d.
1969): trade route reports by the United States Maritime Commission and the Postwar
Planning Commit- tee; international trade; trade routes; volume and character of trade;
competitive service; passenger services; import and export commodities; recommended
services. 1 box,1945-46,1951
TRIMBLE PAPERS, MS.1449 Papers of Colonel (later General) Isaac Ridgeway
Trimble (1805-1888) during the first weeks of the Civil War. Include many letters of
instruction from Charles Howard, President of the Board of Police. Letters dealing with
the riot of April 19, 1861; the mission of Colonel Francis J. Thomas, Adjutant General of
Volunteer Forces, to Virginia to obtain supplies from the Virginia authorities for the
defense of Baltimore; the control of volunteer forces for the preservation of order in
Baltimore, under the command of Colonel Trimble. List of organized bodies. 39 items,
1861-1865.
TRIMBLE PAPERS, MS.1449.1 Letters on military affairs to Colonel (later General)
Isaac Ridgeway Trimble, from General Jackson (5 items), General Robert E. Lee (4
items), General Cooper ( 1 item), and the ladies of Baltimore ( 1 item) - Two letters from
Jackson to General Cooper. 13 items, 1862-1863.
TRIMBLE, RACHEL RIDGEWAY STARR, PAPERS, MS. 1762 Letters from Rachel
Ridgeway Starr Trimble (1841-1930) and Isaac Ridgeway Trimble (1802-88) to Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph M. Trimble and John Trimble: family news, weather, and social events.
Pedley, 1559-60 12 items, 1800, 1830, 1886-87
TRINITY PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH ACCOUNTS, MS.1601 Account
book of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church, Baltimore. 1 vol., 1860-1873.
TRINITY PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH REGISTER, MS.850 Register of
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church, Baltimore, showing baptisms, marriages, deaths,
names of proprietors of land in the burial ground, communicants of the church, pew
holders, and miscellaneous notes. 1 vol., 1815-1836.
TRIPP RECEIPT BOOK, MS.849 Receipt book of John Tripp of Wilmington, Delaware,
for payments on a variety of items, including milk, limes, rum, clothing, taxes,
blacksmithing. 1 vol., 1771-1783.
TRIPPE, ANDREW NOEL, PAPERS, MS. 2252 Correspondence of Andrew Noel
Trippe about the state of his finances and the status of his will; copies of his will and trust
agreements between Andrew Noel Trippe and the Equitable Trust Company of
Baltimore; journals (presumably kept by Trippe) of sailing vacations on the Atlantic coast
and the Carribbean; an account book of Andrew Noel Trippe, 197 1 - 76; a scrapbook
owned by Caroline A. McConky, 1852. 35 items, 1852, 1900-50, 1970-76
TRIPPE PAPERS, MS.851 Large group of letters received by James McConky Trippe
(1874-1936), Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, 1912-1914, on local option
bills (liquor, anti-saloon league), 1912; letters received on a wide variety of bills and
measures, 1913-1914. 1 portfolio box, 1912-1914.
TROOP FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2060 Papers, mostly correspondence, about the
marriage of Scottish sea captain Andrew Troop to Elizabeth McKerlie (I 797-1874), his
death, his estate, his business, the Troop family of Scotland, their farm near Balti- more,
education of his children, and other family news. 49 items, 1815-91
TUESDAY CLUB RECORDS, MS.854 Records of meetings of the Tuesday Club, a
literary and social club founded at Annapolis, 1725. This volume dates from 1745-1755,
and was compiled by Dr. Alexander Hamilton (1712-1756), Secretary of the club. Some
papers of a later date, apparently unconnected with the Tuesday Club, are bound in the
volume. Also included is James Carrolrs letter presenting the Tuesday Club material to
the Baltimore Library Company, 1824. This volume is Hamilton's fair copy made from
notes taken at meetings. 1 vol., 1745-1755, 1824.
TULIP HILL DIARY, MS. 1871 Unidentified person living at "Tulip Hill," West River,
Anne Arundel County: notes of readings on poetry, history, philosophy, religion, astronomy, and mathematics; writings labeled "West River, Occasional Thought, Observations
and Reflections" about love, happiness, courtship, etiquette, and word usage. Photocopies
only; permission for publication must be obtained from owner. 1 vol., 1781-1801
TURNBULL COLLECTION, MS.1101 Papers of Frances Litchfield Turnbull, poetess
and authoress, founder of the Womaes Literary Club of Baltimore. Include sketch of her,
study of William Watson by her, MS. poems, school compositions, and miscellaneous
items. Material relating to her husband, Lawrence Turnbull. Items on the Percy Turnbull
Lectures at The Johns Hopkins University established by Mr. and Mrs. Turnbull. Papers
of Eleanor Turnbull (1875-1964), including translations of poems and correspondence
with Professor Salinas. Scrapbook with letters from Sidney Lanier, William Cullen
Bryant, Robert Browning, William Dean Howells, James Whitcomb Riley, Henry
Wadsworth Long- fellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Christopher Morley, Alfred Noyes,
Gabriela Mistral, and Archibald MacLeish. Also included in the collection are letters
from Albert Einstein, Woodrow Wilson, and Robert Frost. 9 boxes, 1840-1947.
TURNBULL FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 1719 Autograph collection of European and
American political and literary figures, 1820-90, organized by Marion B. Turnbull;
family letters with reference to Maryland politics and the Civil War, 1861-1920;
genealogical data on the Turnbull family; sonnet by Lizette W. Reese; references to
Grace H. Turnbull. 1 box,1820-1942
TURNBULL, FRANK, PAPERS, MS. 2058 Letter from the Rev. Edgar A. Hamilton to
Congressman Mahlon Pitney (1858-1924) and from Pitney to Frank Turnbull concerning
public opinion on the impending Spanish-American War; letters from Richard G.
Davenport to Turnbull about Turnbull's reporting to the United States Navy Yard in New
York; letters from A. C. Oliphant about a football game in Annapolis and from Pitney
asking for support in his bid for election to the state senate of New Jersey; grade reports
of Archibald D. Turnbull while at the United States Naval Academy, 1902-3; business
letters of Frank Turnbull while a real estate dealer in Morristown, New Jersey. 8 items,
1897-1903
TURNBULL, GRACE H., PAPERS, MS. 1797 Baltimore sculptor and author (18811977): manuscript entitled "A Searcher Overseas" with letters and diary passages when
she was a Red Cross volunteer in Europe, 1918-19, discussing crossing the Atlantic
Ocean, ship life, European customs, hospitals, and her opinions on the war; a typescript
copy of one of her anti-war speeches, 1935; a copy of her short story "Why" about
alcoholism and miscellaneous other stories and poems. Parts of "A Searcher Overseas"
were published in her autobiography, Chips from My Chisel (Rindge, New Hampshire:
Richard R. Smith, Inc., 1953). 1 box, 1914-61
TURNBULL, GRACE H., PAPERS, MS. 2017 Sculptor, writer, and philosopher (18801977): autobiographical sketch; notes used in lectures and exhibitions of her art work;
catalogue of an exhibition of her work at Baltimore junior College, 1966; newspaper
clippings of her editorials and about her career; correspondence concerning her election
as an honorary member of Phi Beta Kappa; newspaper clippings and correspondence
concerning her publications of Tongues of Fire: A Bible of Sacred Scriptures of the
Pagan World (New York: MacMillan Co., 1929), The Essence of Plotinus (1934), and
Chips from My Chisel.- An Autobiography (Rindge, N.H.: R. R. Smith, 1953). 85 items,
1907-73
TURNBULL, GRACE H., PAPERS, MS. 2017.1 Scrapbook of newspaper clippings and
letters related to author and sculptor Turnbull's books (1880-1977), The Essence of
Plotinus and Tongues of Fire, and newspaper clippings concerning her exhibitions and
Maryland history; manuscript of poems translated by Eleanor L. Turnbull, the
introduction by James D. Breckenridge to her Paintings and Sculptures (Brussels:
Malvaux, 1959) and her short story, "Why?"; miscellaneous newspaper clippings about
Turnbull; letters to her from Edith Hamilton, Andrew Turnbull, Thomas I. Cook, Tylden
W. Streett, and the National Women's Christian Temperance Union. 80 items, 1877-1973
TURNBULL, GRACE H., PAPERS, MS. 2017.2 Letters from Albert Einstein, Helen
Keller, Christopher Morley, Rhein- hold Niebuhr, King George V of Great Britain, and
Richard Byrd to Grace H. Turnbull (1880-1977) about her literary and art work and
humanitarian efforts; manuscript of a book by Turnbull, "The Uncovered Well," 1955;
poems of Lizette W. Reese and newspaper clippings about her career; translations of
poetry by Eleanor L. Turnbull. 1 box,1891-1971
TURNBULL PAPERS, MS. 2077 Land grants to William Turnbull, 1789 and 1842;
papers concerning a legal case involving William Turnbull (ca. 1800-57) and Robert Y.
Brent, 1845; life insurance policy of William Turnbull with the Connecticut Mutual Life
Insurance Company, 1848; deed for plot in Oak Hill Ceme- tery in Georgetown, 1858;
undated description and map of coal-bearing land in Virginia being offered for sale by
Frank Turnbull. 13 items, 1789-1858
TURNER, LEWIS McKENZIE, COLLECTION, MS.853 Printed leaflets, flyers,
broadsides, and other items printed by Lewis McKenzie Turner (1863-1938) at the Salt
House Press in Baltimore (i existence from 1920-c. 1933). Some sheets of proofs with
MS. corrections by Turner. c. 50 items, 1926-1933.
TURNER PAPERS, MS.852 Collection made by Lewis McKenzie Turner (1863-1938)
of Baltimore land records (leases, deeds, mortgages, receipts for ground rents, drafts of
agreements). c. 200 items, 1807-1852.
TURRIER, JOSEPH, PAPERS, MS. 1747 Two volumes possibly of Joseph Turrier:
hauling of coal, 1804-5; hauling of lime and stone, 1813-14. 2 vols., 1804-05, 1813-14
TYLER, ADELINE, PAPERS, MS.1450 Collection of papers relating to Adeline
Blanchard Tyler (1805-1875), especially concerning her care for victims of the riot of
April 19, 1861, in Baltimore. Resolution to her by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
account of the riot by A. Fulton; material on her hospital work in Baltimore, Chester, and
Annapolis, 1861-january, 1864; correspondence of Mrs. Tyler concerning her hospital
work; proceedings of the Massachusetts Legislature on Maryland's indemnity for the
occurrences of April 19, 1861 (Boston, 1862); miscellaneous clippings and accounts of
Adeline Tyler's nursing activities in Maryland and Pennsylvania. 43 items, 1861-1864.
TYSON & COMPANY LEDGER, MS.865 Accounts of Tyson & Company, Baltimore
merchant house, dealing chiefly in flour. Also show cargoes of coffee and plaster, and
"adventures" of the schooner Leander. 1 vol., 1818-1823.
TYSON FAMILY PAPERS, MS. 2107 School correspondence of Isaac Tyson, Jr. (I 792186 1), founder of the chrome industry in the United States, to his mother Margaret
Tyson and father Jesse Tyson; later letters to Isaac Tyson, Jr. and his wife Hannah A.
Wood Tyson with many from friends and relatives in Philadelphia on the activities of
members of the Society of Friends (of which Isaac Tyson and his family 'Were
members); letters, 1830-40, from Isaac's son R. W. Tyson written at Haverford School
and school letters from sons James (1828- 1900) and Jesse (1826-1906); letters, 1850-60,
from relatives and friends to James Tyson including several letters discussing the sport of
boxing in Sykesville, Maryland; correspondence between various members of the Tyson
family on the various attitudes of a group of members of the Society of Friends toward
the Civil War; letters, especially those dated 1862, detail the development of the chrome
industry and the possibilities of foreign competition for the sale of ore and bichrome;
reports of Jesse Tyson of a business trip to London, Glasgow, and Frankfort about the
condition of the chrome industry in Europe and also frequent speculations upon the
attitude of England and France toward the United States. Pedley, 1573 2 boxes, 17751889
JESSE TYSON AND SONS RECORDS, MS. 2371 Baltimore flour firm dealing with
South America, the West Indies, Africa, England, Mexico, Philadelphia, New York,
Charleston, Alexan- dria, and Norfolk: incoming letters to Jesse (1761-1821) and Thomas
(1791-1857) Tyson, 1816-26, abo'ut prices of goods, market conditions, and voyages;
records of the vessels used by the firm, 1823-26, including bills of lading, cargo lists,
portage lists, some correspondence; business records, 1818-26, with bills, receipts,
vouchers, cancelled checks, notices paid, barrel receipts, duty bonds, orders. Pedley, 1570
14 boxes, 1800-26
TYSON, MARY, LETTERBOOKS, MS.1597 Letterbook of Mary Randall Tyson of
Baltimore County, mainly containing correspondence on the estate of Nathan Tyson.
Includes inventories of the estates of Nathan Tyson and Charles J. Tyson (d. 1819, aged
10). Book of land indentures by Mary Tyson as guardian for Ellen Tyson, 1822-1827. 2
vols., 1821-1827.
TYSON PAPERS, MS.981 Letterbooks: of Matthew Smith, 1803-1862. Account book
and journals, exercise book, and diary of A. Morris Tyson, 1888. Memorandum on a trip
from Baltimore to the 'Vestern Country' 1819. Diary of a tour of Europe by Elisha Tyson,
1817-1818, with advice on the tour by Evan Thomas, Jr. Diary of Catherine W. Smith,
1869-1870. Scrapbooks and genealogical data of A. Morris Tyson. Notes on the
Baltimore fire of 1904. Business and personal papers of Matthew Smith and members
of the Smith and Tyson families. 28 vols. and c. 50 items, 1803-1950.
TYSON RECORD BOOK, MS.863 Deeds, indentures, agreements, and contracts
concerning the copper and chrome mining operations of Isaac Tyson, Jr. (1792-1861),
owner of the Tyson Mining Company, Baltimore. Mainly relate to tracts of ore near
ULMAN, JOSEPH NATHAN, PAPERS, MS. 1914 Judge on the Baltimore Supreme
Bench and active leader in various reform causes: school composition book, 1887;
themes, papers, and a scrapbook from student days at Johns Hopkins University in the
late nineteenth century; scrapbooks relating to his appointment to the Balti- more
Supreme Bench; forty-two volumes of records of cases tried before him, 1924-43; papers
showing his reform interests including a typescript copy of and correspondence related to
his book, A Judge Takes the Stand (New York: A. A. Knopf, 1933); speeches; copies of
his printed articles and reviews; four volumes on his involvement with the Prison
Industries Reorganization Administration; scrapbooks of obituaries and letters of
condolence to his widow and related material. A fuller description is in Nancy G. Boles,
"The Joseph Nathan Ulman Collection," Maryland Historical Magazine 67 (Fall 1972):
307-09. 28 boxes, 1887-1960s
UNION CLUB RECORD BOOKS, MS.855 Records of The Union Club of Baltimore,
founded in 1863 to perpetuate Union ideals in the city. Vol. 1, 1863, has signatures of
club members including fohns Hopkins and Enoch Pratt; constitution of the club. Vol. 2,
1863-1872, minutes. Vol. 3, 1863-1871, register of nominations. Vol. 4, 1863- 1872,
register of invitations. Vol. 5, 1863-1872, register of visitors. 5 vols., 1863-1872.
UNION FIRE COMPANY RECORD BOOKS, MS.856 Proceedings of a fire company
organized by the residents of Howard's Hill, Baltimore. Vol. 1 describes the organization
of the company, its members, their duties and laws, and has minutes for 1782-1806. Vol.
2, records of expenses, debts, and contributions to the company, 1796-1842. Vol. 3,
minutes, 1824-1842, with items on new apparatus, a ball, and membership. Includes
meetings of March, 1842, concerned with the Fire Riots. Vol. 4, minutes, 1843-1865. 4
vols., 1782-1865.
UNION LITERARY ASSOCIATION MINUTES, MS.868 Volume with details of
papers read and other transactions of the Union Literary Association, Oakland, Harford
County. 1 vol., 1858-1861.
UNION ORPHAN ASYLUM ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.857 Records of Emily Albert,
Treasurer of the Union Orphan Asylum, showing receipts and expenditures, 1865-1882,
on behalf of this Baltimore institution. Include material on various benefit performances.
1 vol., 1865-1882.
UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY PAPERS, MS.858 World War I
military and naval records of lineal descendants of Confeder- ate veterans, compiled by
the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Mary- land Division. 1 vol., c. 1920.
UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY SCRAPBOOKS, MS.805
Scrapbooks compiled by the Maryland Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy,
during the Presidency of Miss Sally Washington Maupin. Contain original letters, poems,
essays of the Civil War period. Bulk of material consists of clippings, pictures, and
magazine articles about the Civil War and the Confederacy, collected after 1900. 18
vols., c. 1860-1940.
UNITED STATES ARMY ORDER BOOK, MS.859 Volume with MS. copies of letters
and general orders issued from army headquarters in various parts of the United States.
Cover regulations for numerous activities of troops, transfers and promotions of officers,
proceedings of courts martial. 1 vol., 1797-1813.
UNITED STATES CONGRESS RECORDS, MS.864 Typed copies of records of the
United States Congress. Acts, 1789, including those to establish the departments of State
and of War. Report of the Attorney General, 1790, and of the Secretary of State, 1791.
Two speeches by George Washington to both Houses, 1794. Bills and Resolutions of the
House and Senate, 1786-1826. 18 items, 1786-1826.
UNITED STATES FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY ACCOUNT
BOOKS, MS.869 Minutes, January-October, 1870. Premiums and risks taken, 1870.
Account book, 1867-1869; record of dividends, 1867; record of stockholders and
dividends paid to them. Account book showing transactions, oil purchased, lumber, and
other commodities. Account book of money on hand. 4 vols., 1867-1870.
UNITED STATES FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY RECORDS, MS.
1798 Three volumes listing insurance policies made by this Baltimore company. Pedley,
1582 1 box, 1868-69
UNITED STATES FOOD ADMINISTRATION DATA, MS.862 Two typescript
volumes of wholesale and retail fair food prices, compiled 1918. Policies and plans of
operation in regard to wheat, flour, and bread, December, 1917. Accounting instruction
booklet, 1917. Mimeographed data books on conservation, publicity, rulings, and
miscellaneous subjects. Relate to World War I shortages, etc. 4 boxes, 1917-1919.
UNITED STATES LINES EMPLOYEES' CARDS, MS.834 File cards on employees
from Maryland who worked for the United States Lines shipping company (name
changed to International Mercantile Marine Company, 1943). 1 box, c. 1935-c. 1949.
VAN BIBBER, IV, GEORGE L., PAPERS, MS. 2409 Diary of Van Bibber (1906-79),
Harford County draftsman, architect, and local historian. Diary, 1926-79, on everyday
life, meals, weather, conversations, parties, clothes, financial transactions, movies, book,
radio and television programs, world affairs, travels, and writings. Also includes three
volumes of poetry written by Van Bibber, a monograph on Bel Air in Harford County,
and a treatise on the spelling, grammar, and pronun- ciation of English. Register
available; restricted until April 1999. 63 vols. and 5 boxes, 1926-79
VAN BIBBER, HENRY P., PAPERS, MS. 1666 Letter, 1793, to Andrew Van Bibber
concerning land purchase in Georgia; letters, 1820-23, to Henry P. Van Bibber from
William B. Taylor about the disposition of land near Milledegville, Georgia; letter, 1820,
to Mrs. Sarah E. Van Bibber about the administration of the estate of Abraham Van
Bibber in Washington, D.C.; a printed circular, 1828, directed to Isaac Van Bibber
announcing the merger of the Bank of Columbia with the Bank of the United States;
miscellaneous letters, 1832 and 1834, regarding land in Washington, D.C. Pedley, 1585
14 items, 1793, 1820-25
VAN BIBBER JOURNAL, MS.515 Diary of Isaac Van Bibber (1810-1847), 1844, on a
journey through Mary- land to collect money for the building of Ascension Church,
Westminster (where the Van Bibbers of Avondale, Carroll County, are buried). Towns
visited include Sykesville, Ellicotes Mills, Elkridge Landing, Annapolis, South River,
Upper Marlborough, and Washington, D. C. Families mentioned (mainly clergy,
landowners) include Garrett, Hewitt, Brune, Dun- bar, Sykes, Warfield, Dorsey,
Worthington, Harwood, Randall, Brice, Chase, Magruder, Gill, Cheston, Maynadier,
McKubbins, Claggett, Chew, Hodges, Morsell, and Patterson. Pencil sketch of the Brice
House, Annapolis, on the first page of the volume. 1 vol., 1844.
VAN BOKKELEN PAPERS, MS.1451 Draft of a letter from Libertius Van Bokkelen,
November 20, 1855, to the Governor of Maryland, concerning military drills in the
schools of Muy- land. Address by Van Bokkelen before the Maryland Historical society
on the public schools of Maryland, 1671-1775. Memoranda by Van Bokkelen on the
Civil War. A poem compiled by "Wm. T. H.," student at St. Timothy's College, 1849,
entitled, The Different Sounds of Baltimore. 5 items, 1849-1865.
VANNEMAN, J. P., RECEIPT BOOK, MS.1070 Receipts of J. P. Vanneman, mainly for
purchases of lumber made at Port Deposit, Maryland. No details of Vanneman are
known. 1 vol., 1850-1855.
VANSANT, RICHARD, ACCOUNT BOOK, MS.1054 Farm accounts of Richard
Vansant for wheat, corn, tobacco, and other crops, wages paid to laborers for harvesting,
and for personal purchases such as clothing. Accounts of Jonathan W. Vansant. Copy
(MS.) of deed to land in Baltimore sold to Jonathan Vansant by Sarah E. Clary, 1896. 1
vol., 1854-1875,1896.
VATTEMARE PAPERS, MS.1452 Letters to Alexandre Vattemare (1796-1864) from
Brantz Mayer, John H. B. Latrobe, W. B. Wyatt, Robert Gilmor, Robert Cary Long, and
others on the "System of International Exchange7 proposed by Vattemare in 1840.
Several letters dealing with the exchange of gifts between the city of Paris and the
Maryland Historical Society. Letter sent from John Bigelow to John H. B. Latrobe,
October 15, 1890, forwarding this correspondence. Letter, November 17, 1846, records
the building of the Baltimore Athenaeum. Note, September 25, 1847, lists gift of art to
the Maryland Historical Society by Alexandre Vattemare. 35 items, 1840-1854.
VEAZEY, GEORGE ROSS, PAPERS, MS. 2187 Chairman of the Library Committee of
the Maryland Historical Society concerned with a pension plan for society employees:
insurance policies, 1951-56; retirement and pension plans, 1957-60; financial records
including budgets, dues, endowments, and expenses, 1955-60; council meeting minutes
and notes, 1955-60; annual reports, 1900, 1943, 1947, and 1955- 56; library committee
reports, 1955-59; correspondence, 1952-60. 1 box,1900,1943,1947,1951-60
VETCH, ALEXANDER, PAPERS, MS. 1748 Letters of Alexander Vetch of Scotland to
his son John Vetch of Bladensburg, Maryland: family news, requests to his son for
financial assistance, his son's return, and news of his activities. Transcripts only;
permission for publication must be obtained from owner of originals. 9 items, 1763-74
VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE RECORDS,
MS. 1909.1 Letters of thanks, invitations, and requests to the Veteran Volunteer
Firemen's Association of Baltimore from the Independent Engine House of Portsmouth,
Maryland State Firemen's Association, Charlestown Vol- unteer Firemen's Association,
Vigilant Steam and Chemical Fire Engine Company, Laurel Steam Fire Engine
Company, and Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association of California. 15 items, 18861914
VIRDIN PAPERS, MS.866 Virdin family papers include land records relating to
Lapidum and surrounding tracts in Harford County. Material on Chiriqui Real Estate
Com- pany, Central America, including eighty stock certificates, 1856-1858. Papers
relating to the Philadelphia, Wihnington & Baltimore Railroad, 1850s, and Chesapeake
Bay shipping, 1890s. Letters from P. L. Hooper to Mrs. Kate E. L. Virdin on lots in
Havre de Grace, 1899-1909. Correspondence of John E. Virdin, 1926-1931.
Correspondence between Mary D. V. Steinback, John S. Young, and Philip H. Close
concerning land near Havre de Grace, 1933- 1938. "Harvest Book' 1839, and
memorandum book with farm inventory and slave record, n. d. 1 box, 1838-1938.
VIRGINIAN AND HIS BALTIMORE DIARY (A), MS-1584 Typescript copy of a diary
of John Montgomery Gordon (1810-1884), entitled A Virginian and his Baltimore Diary.
Mainly relates to his residence in Baltimore, with observations on his life and
contemporary events. 1 vol., 1835-18 [84 ? ].
VOCKE, CLAAS, PAPERS, MS.1453 Miscellaneous papers relating to Claas Vocke (b.
1815). Include birth certificate, passports from Germany to the United States, 1836.
Citizenship papers, and appointments (1856, 1888) as Consul of the Netherlands for
Maryland. 12 items, 1815-1888.
VOGELER LEDGER, MS.840 Ledger of A. Vogeler, 1856-1858. (Details of Vogeler
and location of his business are unknown.) Entries mainly relate to cash and unspecified
merchandise, but occasional references are made to bicarbonate of soda, qui- nine, cod
liver oil, sponges, cold remedies. Purchasers were located over a very wide area,
including Richmond, Virginia, Louisville, Kentucky, Cin- cinnati, Ohio, and Chicago,
Illinois. Many Maryland names also appear. 1 vol., 1856-1858.
VOLCK COLLECTION, MS.867 Collection of Civil War etchings, 1860-1864, by Dr.
Adalbert J. VoIck (1828-1912). Cartoons by Volck. Several sketch books of the
American west, landscapes, caricatures of westerners. Scrapbook of clippings on exhibitions of the work of VoIck. Correspondence of Mrs. Frank H. Falkenburg, Dr. Volcles
daughter, with Baltimore museums and others, concerning exhibitions. Correspondence
of Dr. Anderson, VoIck collector. Four letters by VoIck, with sketches along the margins.
Original General Jackson sketch. Explanation by VoIck of one of his cartoons. Several
collections of Confed- erate war etchings, second and third state, by Volck. 1 box, c.
1860-1944.
VORDEMBERGE, HERMAN H., PAPERS, MS. 2094 Deeds for land in Baltimore
owned by Vordemberge and his family, 1829-89; Vordemberge's citizenship papers; two
birth certificates (in German) of family members. 26 items, 1829-89
VOSHELL, JONATHAN K., PAPERS, MS.941 Papers of Jonathan Kersey Voshell
(1866-1935), include letters concerning the State Roads Commission, 1929, report of the
investigating committee (of which Voshell was a member), and newspaper clippings
regarding the scandal. Material on various aspects of Maryland roads. Scrapbook of
material on the 1929 general hospital campaign (Voshell was campaign chairman),
newspaper clippings. Minute book of the Baltimore Steamship Com- pany, 1919-1927,
with rules and record of meetings of the Board of Directors. (Voshell was a member of
the Board and Treasurer, 1926.) c. 100 items, 1919-1929.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES OF MARYLAND,
MS.1554 Printed copy of the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Delegates of
Maryland, November Session, 1790. This copy apparently was owned by Charles Carroll
of Carrollton, and is signed by him. Attached to the booklet is A List of the free Male
Persons from Eighteen Years Old and Upward$ In Huntington hundred 1778 (MS.,
author unidentified). 1 vol., 1778-1790.

ABBOT, JULIA M., PAPERS, MS. 2209 Letters from Mrs. Julia M

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